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Diving into a new sport
Kaleb Cave’s story is unique among almost all collegiate swimming and diving athletes: When he started college, he was not a strong swimmer. He is, however, the youngest person ever to...
Posted: May 8, 2026, 2:10 PM
Meyerhoff Scholars Program celebrates 500th Ph.D.
This spring, the Meyerhoff Scholars Program at UMBC celebrates a landmark achievement: 500 program graduates have earned a Ph.D. The milestone highlights the program’s success as the nation’s...
Posted: May 4, 2026, 3:15 PM
UMBC Center for Precision Aquaculture launches to boost sustainable U.S. fish farming
UMBC has secured $1.5 million in congressional funding to establish the UMBC Center for Precision Aquaculture, an interdisciplinary effort aimed at revolutionizing land-based fish production...
Posted: April 30, 2026, 4:01 PM
Shawn Bearam, Jr. ’26—Getting involved and finding your place on campus
Just tackling the rigors of a college course load on its own can be daunting for any student. But when you add in the additional responsibilities of working and getting involved with...
Posted: April 28, 2026, 12:33 PM
Eight Retrievers awarded prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Eight UMBC students and alumni have been awarded the prestigious 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP), a highly competitive honor that supports outstanding graduate...
Posted: April 24, 2026, 1:34 PM
UMBC gets ready to celebrate 30 years of its signature undergraduate research extravaganza
The band Fever Dream will perform at URCAD. (Photo courtesy of April Householder) On April 22, more than 450 student presenters and their friends, mentors, and supporters will fill the...
Posted: April 20, 2026, 11:21 AM
Manav Narendra ’26—Applied mathematician and cancer survivor fueled by support at UMBC and at home
Through a rigorous academic curriculum, service as a tutor, internships, tennis pick-up games, close friendships, and more, Manav Narendra ’26, mathematics and computer science, has made the most...
Posted: April 17, 2026, 10:19 AM
Four UMBC student researchers receive prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
Four UMBC students have been named Barry Goldwater Scholars this year. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation supports talented college sophomores and juniors who...
Posted: April 14, 2026, 4:29 PM
Anupam Joshi named 2025 AAAS Fellow
Anupam Joshi, vice provost and chief AI officer for UMBC, has been named a 2025 Fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS is one of the world’s largest...
Posted: March 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Senior Caly Ferguson recognized with National Society of Black Engineers’ ‘25 Under 25’ award
Mechanical engineering senior Caly Ferguson will be honored with a “25 Under 25” award at the upcoming meeting of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), held March 18 – 22 in Baltimore....
Posted: March 13, 2026, 2:10 PM
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