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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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UMBC is a 2021 Great College to Work For…in every category

In the Great Colleges to Work For rankings announced today, UMBC is not just featured on the Honor Roll, it has been recognized in every single award category. The Chronicle of Higher Education...

Posted: September 14, 2021, 1:47 PM

UMBC sets the national standard in 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

As UMBC welcomes the largest incoming class in its history, the 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings affirm UMBC’s position as one of the top universities in the nation. UMBC is...

Posted: September 13, 2021, 12:00 PM

Princeton Review highlights UMBC as a university that “wants every student to succeed”

Princeton Review features UMBC in the 2022 issue of its popular college guide, The Best 387 Colleges. UMBC’s profile in the guide highlights the university’s academic strengths and supportive...

Posted: September 2, 2021, 8:02 PM

UMBC welcomes largest incoming class in university history

“I feel like I’ve waited a very long time to say this, but…welcome home.” Speaking at UMBC’s annual Fall Opening Meeting, Provost Philip Rous acknowledged the gravity of the moment—the first...

Posted: August 31, 2021, 2:55 PM

UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski to retire in spring 2022 after three decades of transformational leadership

After three decades of transformational leadership at UMBC, President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III has announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year. [Video]...

Posted: August 25, 2021, 4:55 PM

UMBC senior Maya Jones wins bronze at U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships

UMBC has seen its share of academic and athletic success across a wide range of fields and sports, but the University recently earned national acclaim in something new: figure skating. Maya...

Posted: August 24, 2021, 7:47 PM

Ocean exploration to environmental justice: UMBC students seize on unique summer opportunities

When COVID struck, students, families, and educators nationwide worried about the impact it would have on learning experiences and career opportunities. Throughout summer 2021, UMBC students have...

Posted: August 20, 2021, 3:09 PM

Major UMBC stream restoration will enhance ecosystems, stormwater management, and the community experience

A high-potential green space on the edge of UMBC’s main campus will see big changes in the coming months. A new $1 million grant from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund, combined...

Posted: July 13, 2021, 2:41 PM

UMBC’s Tyson King-Meadows will carry forward commitment to inclusive excellence as dean at UMass Boston

Tyson King-Meadows, professor of political science and associate provost for strategic initiatives in the Office of the Provost, has played a vital role in UMBC’s culture and academic policy work...

Posted: June 21, 2021, 11:04 PM

UMBC joins the University Innovation Alliance, a national consortium moving the dial on student success

Today, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) announced UMBC as its newest member. The pioneering consortium of public research universities boosts student success through sharing and scaling...

Posted: June 7, 2021, 1:35 PM

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