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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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Language enthusiast wants to broaden his perspective

Caleb Ruck Degree: B.A., Modern Languages & Linguistics (Spanish and German) Minors: Anthropology and Latin American Studies, certificate in Intercultural Communication Hometown: Ellicott...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 3:22 PM

Community leader renews his Baltimore roots

Keenan Hickman Degree: M.P.S., Community Leadership Hometown: Baltimore, MD Plans: Work in social justice organizations “Service is a pathway to opportunities for everyone if we allow...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 2:15 PM

Social work graduate invests in herself and others

Jane De Hitta Degree: B.A., Social Work (minor: psychology) Hometown: Catonsville, MD Plans: Master’s of social work “Being older than most students, I didn’t know if I’d have a place,...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 1:58 PM

Giving voice to immigrant experiences

Melisa Argañaraz Gomez  Degree: Ph.D., Geography and Environmental Systems Hometown: Longchamps, Buenos Aires Plans: Assistant professor in residence, Urban and Community Studies program,...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 12:22 PM

A dancer’s discipline and dedication

Joshua Gray  Degree: B.A., Dance and Media and Communication Studies Minor: Political Science Hometown: Hyattsville, MD Plans: Public affairs mass communications specialist in the U.S. Army...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 11:09 AM

Lifelong advocate achieves decades-long dream

Charles Harris Degree: B.A., Sociology Hometown: Woodstock, MD Plans: CASA of Baltimore board member and volunteer  “Students can come to UMBC and get a whole new experience of working...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 10:32 AM