COEIT News Archive

As the nation confronts generations-worth of structural racism, UMBC’s community is digging deep to learn, reflect, and take action for long-term change. * * * * * When Jasmine Lee...

Pets, playlists, and pausing for reflection—these are a few elements that go into intentionally creating online communities and classrooms.  Fist-pumping, finger snaps, and words of...

A message from President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous Many faculty, staff, students, and alumni have shared deep and urgent concerns in recent weeks about structural racism,...

During this time in America, each of us is faced with the challenge of understanding our position in society and our role in dismantling structural racism. It is important to say the names on...

At times of momentous change some take solace in creating. The UMBC community is no exception, adding to a long history of artists and writers recording everyday life during pandemics. From...

UMBC alumni businesses are doing what they can to stay strong and build community during these troubled times. UMBC Magazine will be publishing occasional interviews with alumni business owners to...

By Susan Thornton Hobby Every time a coronavirus patient is released from St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, a song plays over the loudspeaker: “St. Barnabas for All of Us.”  Trent...

Nothing in Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day’s twenty-four year history could have prepared its organizers and participants for the challenge presented in spring 2020, as...

As the magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic first began to reach headlines in March, many peoples’ first thoughts were of their and their loved ones’ health. But, in the days that followed, another...

Imagine you’ve got an amazing idea—a piece of biotech or a cyber solution, for instance—with the potential to really help people in need. Now, picture a community that helps you accomplish...