Carter Gerhardt ’26, computer engineering, navigated a mid-degree major change and his community provided the support he needed to succeed
In February 2020, Carter Gerhardt visited the UMBC campus as a newly admitted student. Six years later, he attended the same event, this time as a senior computer engineering student answering...
Posted: May 12, 2026, 8:09 PM
Chinonso Ezeobi, Ph.D. ’26, channels his own challenges to become a better teacher and mentor
When Chinonso Ezeobi decided to pack up his life and come to the United States to pursue his Ph.D. in electrical engineering at UMBC, he was thrilled at the prospect of finding a program that...
Posted: May 11, 2026, 3:12 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
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
Retriever-led video game design teams showcase their creations to thousands at MAGFest
Two Retriever-led video game design teams were selected to present their games at Super MAGFest (short for “Music And Gaming Festival”), one of the largest and most prominent fan-driven festivals...
Posted: February 17, 2026, 8:19 AM
Electrical, biomedical, and computer science researchers team up to develop a ‘cybergut’
Mehdi Kiani (Brad Ziegler/UMBC) Personalized and precise treatments will improve patients’ quality of life in a fast-approaching future driven by AI, wearable tech, and other innovations. UMBC...
Posted: February 9, 2026, 4:22 PM
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