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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 hosts social justice-focused panel on gentrification in Baltimore

“How can Baltimore neighborhoods renew themselves without forcing out local residents or homogenizing diverse populations?” Community-engaged researchers from UMBC, Morgan State University, and...

Posted: April 17, 2018, 9:06 PM

UMBC “rising star” Linda Wiratan receives Goldwater Scholarship for leadership in scientific research

UMBC is again celebrating major national recognition for talented student researchers with the announcement that Linda Wiratan ’19, biochemistry and molecular biology, has been named a 2018 – 2019...

Posted: April 17, 2018, 7:12 PM

UMBC celebrates 2018 Presidential Faculty and Staff Award winners

UMBC’s Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards offer a chance to reflect, each year, on the essential contributions of university employees to making UMBC a welcoming, supportive, and successful...

Posted: April 10, 2018, 8:13 PM

NCAA journey spotlights UMBC’s national excellence, from court to classroom

When UMBC dethroned the University of Vermont, 65-62, to win the America East men’s basketball championship on March 10, few anticipated the journey ahead. A stunning three-point shot by Jairus...

Posted: April 5, 2018, 8:01 PM

UMBC’s 40th Graduate Research Conference to focus on communication and collaboration

UMBC’s 40th Graduate Research Conference, hosted by the Graduate Student Association on March 28, 2018, will give master’s and Ph.D. students a chance to share their work, receive constructive...

Posted: March 23, 2018, 8:18 PM

U.S. News recognizes UMBC graduate programs as among best in the nation

UMBC graduate programs are among the best nationwide, according to the 2019 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings, released today. The rankings recognize a dozen UMBC graduate programs...

Posted: March 20, 2018, 1:16 PM

UMBC men’s basketball heads to NCAA tournament as America East Champions

Decked out in black and gold, Retriever fans cheered ecstatically on Tuesday afternoon as the UMBC men’s basketball team set off for game one of the NCAA tournament—the team’s first in a decade....

Posted: March 14, 2018, 7:57 PM

UMBC Pres. Hrabowski honored for lifelong commitment to educational opportunity for all

As he received one of higher education’s highest honors on Monday, March 12, UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski used the moment to underscore the essential role that colleges and universities play...

Posted: March 13, 2018, 8:07 PM

Ticket Punched: UMBC heads to NCAA tournament after America East championship victory

With less than a second left on the clock, the Retrievers’ star guard Jairus Lyles made a stunning three-point shot, dethroning the University of Vermont in an edge-of-your-seat America East...

Posted: March 10, 2018, 10:31 PM

UMBC hosts Elect Her leadership training featuring local women in politics

According to the Center for American Women in Politics, in 2017 women held under 20 percent of seats in the United States Congress: 105 out of 535 seats, plus five of six non-voting delegate...

Posted: March 8, 2018, 9:27 PM

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