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The Shot Heard ‘Round the World
When UMBC dethroned the University of Vermont, 65 – 62, to win the America East men’s basketball champion ship on March 10, few anticipated the journey ahead. A stunning three-point shot by Jairus...
Posted: June 8, 2018, 7:34 PM
Rhodes to Success
Becoming an academic superstar doesn’t happen overnight. It takes grit, character, and a community of true believers. Luckily for Naomi Mburu ’18 — UMBC’s very first Rhodes Scholar — she has all...
Posted: June 7, 2018, 4:36 PM
Entrepreneurs Rising
Every day, UMBC researchers work tirelessly to make and build upon discoveries in their fields. For many, these successes lead to scientific publications, opportunities for further funding, or...
Posted: June 1, 2018, 3:17 PM
Brew Grit
In an industry that rewards ingenuity and thrives on comradery, hard working UMBC alums are making their alma mater proud — one pint at a time. by Seth Sawyers ’99 On a cold night in a...
Posted: May 31, 2018, 8:07 PM
Feeding A Need: Retriever Essentials Tackles Food Insecurity
In a first-of-its-kind survey released in April, researchers at the Wisconsin HOPE Lab at Temple University found that at 66 colleges and universities, 36 percent of students do not get enough to...
Posted: May 31, 2018, 1:39 PM
After the Storm – UMBC Community Volunteers Around the World
The fall of 2017 was marked by wildfires that burned most of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties in Northern California, and a hurricane season with 17 tropical storms — 10 of which became...
Posted: May 30, 2018, 2:31 PM
How To Lead a NASCAR Pit Crew
With John Klausmeier ’04, mechanical engineering As a boy, John Klausmeier ’04, mechanical engineering, dreamed of working in the racing industry. He began working toward his current role as...
Posted: May 25, 2018, 9:01 PM
To You – Letter From the Editor
Me, rubbing True Grit’s nose just before the game versus Kansas State. Dear Retrievers, The day after the men’s basketball team made history with their surprise win over UVA, I unglued myself...
Posted: May 25, 2018, 8:38 PM
Hop to It: Devin Meek, Professional Jump Roper
Defying gravity outside UMBC’s chem buiding. Photos by Marlayna Demond ’11. Monday through Thursday, rising sophomore Devin Meek is your average media & communication studies student. But...
Posted: May 24, 2018, 7:20 PM
LEGO Maniacs – STEM Learning in Action
Jennifer Sleeman, Ph.D ’17, computer science, loves programming. So, when she was asked to coach the Einstein Narwhals, her son’s FIRST LEGO League team, the visiting assistant professor was...
Posted: May 24, 2018, 4:54 PM
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