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Maia Turman Cooke ’26—English and political science double major, McNair Scholar, and Choice Program workforce and education advocate
With support from faculty, staff, and her peers, Maia Turman Cooke ’26, English and political science, not only thrived in her double major but also challenged herself by joining the McNair...
Posted: May 17, 2026, 9:53 PM
Meet a Retriever—Manpreet Suri ’14, M.S. ’15 is an entrepreneur and digital tool builder
Meet Manpreet Suri ’14, M.S. ’15, information systems, an entrepreneur, digital solutions problem solver, McNair Scholar, and a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Suri found a...
Posted: February 5, 2026, 2:52 PM
Meet a Retriever—Ting Huang ’21, McNair Scholars coordinator extraordinaire
Meet Ting Huang ’21, psychology, program coordinator for the McNair Scholars Program in the Office of Academic Opportunity Programs where she was previously a scholar. Ting is now in a position...
Posted: September 29, 2023, 2:45 PM
By Saving One Life, You Have Saved All Humankind
Arrested for his role in a failed terrorist plot as a teenager, Mohammed Khalid found freedom from his radicalization after prison officials showed him kindness and empathy. Freed in 2017 and now...
Posted: June 11, 2021, 12:53 PM
First In Class
It’s no secret why first generation college students thrive at UMBC. Our network of first generation staff and faculty make it the center of their work as educators and researchers....
Posted: November 9, 2020, 5:44 PM
Building Community, Block By Block
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...
Posted: July 6, 2020, 6:21 PM