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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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Pres. Freeman Hrabowski honors Class of 2022 at final commencement as UMBC leader

Nearly 1,800 students walked across the stage at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena this week during UMBC’s 78th graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. After pausing to receive...

Posted: May 27, 2022, 4:12 PM

UMBC’s student innovation competition winners share tips for aspiring entrepreneurs

Student teams recently gathered at Betamore, a Baltimore-based entrepreneurship and coworking space, to battle in the final round of UMBC’s annual Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition. Greg...

Posted: May 25, 2022, 4:02 PM

NIDA EDUCATE program develops the next generation of addiction researchers

In 2021, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) awarded UMBC more than $1 million over five years to create a program specifically for undergraduate scholars interested in research on...

Posted: May 24, 2022, 4:52 PM

NIH awards UMBC $5.6M to support underrepresented graduate students in STEM

UMBC’s College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences will receive $5.6 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health to fund the Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student...

Posted: May 20, 2022, 1:10 PM

Six alumni to speak as honorary degree recipients at 2022 Commencement

The six 2022 honorary degree recipients speaking at UMBC’s commencement ceremonies next week have a lot in common. They are each doing amazing things in their respective fields. And they also all...

Posted: May 19, 2022, 12:44 PM

First-generation grad reflects on the power of seeing potential, giving support

Kaitlynn Lilly Degree: B.S., Mathematics and Physics Hometown: Severna Park, MD Post-grad plans: Ph.D. in applied mathematics, University of Washington “As a first-generation college...

Posted: May 17, 2022, 3:16 PM

Finding “true success” by supporting younger students

Favour Nwagugo Degree: B.S., Biological Sciences Hometown: Capitol Heights, MD Plans: National Cancer Institute postbac program “Every time I look at where I am, I always try to look...

Posted: May 17, 2022, 2:42 PM

Scholar-athlete shines a light on mental health

Courtney Coppersmith Degree: B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Minors: Philosophy and Emergency Health Services Hometown: York, PA Plans: Graduate degree in chemistry “I still...

Posted: May 17, 2022, 12:56 PM

UMBC softball captures third consecutive America East title, returns to NCAA tournament

For the third consecutive season, UMBC softball reigns as the America East champions. Sweeping all three tournament games, the Retrievers held their opponents scoreless becoming the first team in...

Posted: May 17, 2022, 9:33 AM

Connecting face-to-face: Valedictorian prioritizes supporting one another

Shahreen Zannat Degree: B.S., Biological Sciences and Psychology Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh Plans: Working in the lab of Michael Summers, UMBC “One of the things I’m most appreciative...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 5:27 PM

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