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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 men’s basketball advances to America East title game

The Retrievers’ March Madness journey continues as UMBC men’s basketball now advances to the America East title game, set for Saturday, March 10, at 11 a.m. against the #1 seed, rival University...

Posted: March 8, 2018, 2:43 PM

UMBC broadens access to life-changing international learning experiences

The UMBC Office of International Education Services (IES) hosted its first Passport Caravan this spring to jump-start students’ study abroad journeys. In partnership with UMBC’s study abroad...

Posted: March 6, 2018, 5:13 PM

UMBC swimming and diving teams make waves at America East championship

After successfully competing for four years as part of the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association, UMBC men’s swimming and diving returned to the America East for the 2017-18 season with a hunger...

Posted: March 5, 2018, 7:26 PM

March Madness comes to UMBC

The new UMBC Events Center will shine this week as the Retrievers host America East playoff games in both men’s and women’s basketball. In women’s basketball, UMBC will host UMass Lowell in a...

Posted: February 27, 2018, 2:40 PM

Retriever Nation gears up for UMBC’s first Giving Day #blackandgoldrush

UMBC’s first-ever Black and Gold Rush Giving Day is setting out to have a major impact, raising funds to support UMBC students today and building community connections for the future. Beginning...

Posted: February 21, 2018, 8:51 PM

UMBC honors Frederick Douglass’s legacy with event to transcribe Freedmen’s Bureau papers

The UMBC Dresher Center for the Humanities will host its first Humanities Teaching Lab (HT Lab) on February 14, as part of UMBC’s new Inclusion Imperative program, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon...

Posted: February 7, 2018, 4:58 PM

David Di Maria, UMBC’s new associate vice provost for International Education, debunks common study abroad myths

When David Di Maria traveled to Estonia for the first time as an undergraduate, he never imagined that he would go on to explore over forty countries, or that his career would center on...

Posted: January 31, 2018, 7:35 PM

Retriever Nation looks ahead to UMBC Event Center grand opening

The UMBC men’s basketball team will bid farewell to the Retriever Activity Center (RAC) on a high note this week. Undefeated at home this season, the team plays one final game in the RAC on...

Posted: January 26, 2018, 4:40 PM

UMBC hosts “Teaching and Reaching Black Boys in America” conversation

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the classroom teacher population is more than 75% women — and over 80% white. As school systems examine how best to create classrooms...

Posted: January 18, 2018, 6:12 PM

UMBC celebrates alumni in public service at special Annapolis event

UMBC’s growing network of alumni with state public service careers will gather for the third annual Annapolis Alumni Reception January 25 at the House Office Building. This informal event...

Posted: January 12, 2018, 7:13 PM

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