Living the mission—UMBC recognized for 16 years as a ‘Great College to Work For’
UMBC’s values and mission are what unite this community of Retrievers together. When we work in service of our students and our academic mission of inclusive excellence, it’s hard not to feel connected to the work on another level. The ongoing success of those shared efforts has been recognized once again by ModernThink’s Great Colleges to Work For survey.
This is UMBC’s 16th year of recognition, and 14th on the Honor Roll—a distinction that goes to the top 10 four-year colleges recognized the greatest number of times in each enrollment size category.
“It is no accident that UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For for more than 15 years running,” says President Valerie Sheares Ashby. “UMBC staff and faculty are dedicated to one another, to our students, and to our mission. That dedication inspires us to continually improve, to support the growth of others, and to participate in setting the course for our future. I am grateful every single day for this extraordinary community.”
ModernThink surveys current employees, and based on responses, UMBC fell into nine recognition categories, including Mission and Pride; Faculty and Staff Well-Being; Shared Governance; Inclusion, Belonging, and Community; and more.
“Our faculty and staff are the best of the best and work to provide an environment where our students can thrive,” says Lynne Adams, associate vice president and chief human resources officer. “I am so proud of the passion and compassion that our employees continue to show each day. We come together as one with one focus and that is demonstrated in big and small ways throughout campus. It is truly exciting that our university continues to be celebrated as one of the top places to work each year.”
Posted: September 25, 2025, 4:09 PM