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UMBC Class of 2026: Ready to contribute their voices
With full hearts and eyes fixed on the future, the UMBC Class of 2026 stepped across the stage last week, crossing the threshold into life’s next chapter. Surrounded by family, friends, and...
Posted: May 26, 2026, 11:51 AM
Embarking on a new journey for the Class of 2024
Over 1,100 students crossed the stage at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena this week at Commencement to take their place as the newest members of UMBC’s alumni community. The Class of 2024...
Posted: December 20, 2024, 11:30 AM
A resilient Class of 2024 celebrates its successes
UMBC’s graduating Class of 2024 knows a thing or two about resilience. Many of this year’s 1,900-plus graduates began their collegiate journey at the onset of a global pandemic. This week,...
Posted: May 24, 2024, 4:03 PM
The best is yet to come for 2023 graduates
“It is in times of great conflict and great challenge that higher education’s purpose is most revealed.” UMBC president Valerie Sheares Ashby addressed the crowd at the 2023 winter...
Posted: December 21, 2023, 2:54 PM
Not goodbye but see you later—Welcoming the Class of 2023 to our alumni community
UMBC’s class of 2023 took the mantra “strength in numbers” to heart as nearly 2,000 graduates crossed the stage during this year’s spring Commencement ceremonies. We can’t confirm it but for those...
Posted: May 30, 2023, 1:58 PM
Together every step of the way: Three sisters earn UMBC teaching degrees
Transferring to a new college often comes with some trepidation about making new friends and finding your crowd. For Michelle, Melissa, and Melanie Biddinger, however, those were the least of...
Posted: December 17, 2019, 6:50 PM
Congratulations to Our Fall 2015 Graduates!
Photo by Marlayna Demond ’11. This week signaled the end of another semester at UMBC, and what better way to end the semester than with commencement! On December 16 and 17, our newest alumni...
Posted: December 18, 2015, 7:36 PM
Congratulations to the Class of 2015!
It’s that time of the year again! Just a week ago, the UMBC alumni community welcomed its newest members and celebrated with them as they (finally!) walked across that stage to open the next...
Posted: May 30, 2015, 5:54 PM
[Photos] A Small Thanks for a Big Contribution
Click here to view more of our grads! As the first day of summer approaches, we’d like to look back and congratulate the class of 2014 for completing their undergraduate years at UMBC. This...
Posted: June 9, 2014, 3:30 PM
[Video] The End of a Journey, The Beginning of an Adventure
[Video] Do you remember these moments? Taking your last final ever, walking across the stage, saying goodbye to tests and teachers and school… forever. These are moments the class of 2014 is...
Posted: May 29, 2014, 8:37 PM