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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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Career Update: Luke Roberts ’12 launches “My Phone Feeds Kids” initiative

“What makes you come alive?” That’s a question Luke Roberts ’12, M20, mechanical engineering, found himself asking more and more a few years ago. He’d already been making music and producing...

Posted: September 1, 2017, 3:00 PM

UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams confirmed as U.S. surgeon general

The U.S. Senate has formally confirmed Jerome Adams ’97, M4, biochemistry and molecular biology, for the position of U.S. surgeon general. He replaces Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams Ph.D. ’06,...

Posted: August 9, 2017, 2:50 PM

Congratulations to our 2017 Alumni Award Winners!

Each year, the UMBC Alumni Association celebrates alumni and faculty who have made outstanding contributions to their fields, their communities, and the University. Join us for the Alumni Awards...

Posted: August 4, 2017, 9:30 AM

UMBC IT leaders honored for supporting student success through innovative data analytics

Three UMBC information technology (IT) leaders have received the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change in recognition of their work implementing technologies on campus in innovative ways....

Posted: July 28, 2017, 6:06 PM

UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams nominated for U.S. surgeon general, to replace alumna serving as acting S.G.

The White House has announced the nomination of Jerome Adams ’97, M4, biochemistry and molecular biology, for the position of U.S. surgeon general. If confirmed, he’ll replace Rear Admiral Sylvia...

Posted: July 20, 2017, 3:21 PM

“Enjoy the Process:” Charles Mason III ’14 on art, grad school, and his new “Two Lane Stories” exhibition

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. We recently caught up with Charles Mason III ’14, graphic design, an interdisciplinary artist and curator working...

Posted: July 19, 2017, 3:47 PM

2017 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards recognize three bwtech@UMBC startups

Each year, Maryland Incubator Company of the Year (ICOY) Awards recognize the achievements of current and past incubator companies in the state. In 2017, three bwtech@UMBCincubator companies at...

Posted: July 14, 2017, 4:34 PM

Alums in the News: Christos FC, home to several UMBC alumni, faces off against D.C. United

Baltimore-area soccer club Christos FC, whose roster features several UMBC alumni, faces off against D.C. United tomorrow as the last amateur team in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Among...

Posted: June 12, 2017, 8:11 PM

Ticket to Wine: 12th annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction raises over $4,800 for student scholarships

Who doesn’t love trains? Guests got to revisit their love of the rails at the B&O Railroad Museum on Friday, May 19 for the Chapter of Young Alumni’s 12th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent...

Posted: June 9, 2017, 2:37 PM

Legends of Excellence Awards celebrate UMBC faculty and staff who inspire black and Latino students

UMBC’s Legends of Excellence Awards Brunch, sponsored by the Chapter of Black and Latino Alumni every five years, recently honored four awardees who have played instrumental roles in the success...

Posted: June 7, 2017, 3:45 PM

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