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UMBC Magazine: See The Challenge, Be The Change

Written by: Megan Hanks Mastrola. Modeled after a national program, UMBC’s Grand Challenge Scholars Program was established in the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) in Fall 2016. Over the past six years, the program has expanded, drawing together students from various disciplines to address major challenges that the world is facing. Ranging from engineering better medicines and securing cyberspace. …

Posted: July 11, 2022

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Policing the Pastime – Kevin Cepelak ’05, PoliSci

Kevin Cepelak ’05, political science, has a job that comes with a pass that gets him into any Major League Baseball (MLB) park. And when he gets to his office near New York City’s Grand Central...

Posted: May 19, 2011, 7:05 PM

Alum Matthew Van Dyke '02 Still Missing in Libya

Freelance journalist Matthew Van Dyke ’02, political science, is still missing in Libya. A recent story in The Atlantic magazine about another missing journalist mentions Van Dyke, who was...

Posted: April 26, 2011, 5:09 PM

Alumni Chef Rev. Leo Patalinghug '92 Debuts Cookbook

The Rev. Leo Patalinghug ’92, political science, has taken his passion for cooking to the next level, with the publication of a cookbook inspired by his family and his faith. His book, “Grace...

Posted: April 25, 2011, 3:44 PM

Policing the Pastime

Kevin Cepelak ’05, political science, has a job that comes with a pass that gets him into any Major League Baseball (MLB) park. And when he gets to his office near New York City’s Grand Central...

Posted: April 21, 2011, 7:18 PM

“Gravity Goddess” Marla Streb M.S. '91, in City Paper

Former professional mountain biker Marla Streb, who earned her M.S. in Marine Estuary Environmental Science from UMBC in 1991, is featured in the Baltimore City Paper’s “bike issue” this week....

Posted: April 20, 2011, 5:49 PM

“Gravity Goddess” Marla Streb M.S. '91, in City Paper

Former professional mountain biker Marla Streb, who earned her M.S. in Marine Estuary Environmental Science from UMBC in 1991, is featured in the Baltimore City Paper’s “bike issue” this week. To...

Posted: April 20, 2011, 5:49 PM