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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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Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC programs that prepare students for high-demand careers

The latest special section on education in The Baltimore Sun highlights several UMBC programs that prepare students to succeed in careers in rapidly growing and already high-demand industries. The...

Posted: July 28, 2017, 7:41 PM

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’s Tim Hall named president of Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association

UMBC Athletics Director Tim Hall has been named the new president of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (ADA) for the 2017 – 18 academic year, beginning this month. Hall is...

Posted: July 26, 2017, 4:48 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

UMBC’s Don Engel selected for inaugural cohort of APLU Research Leader Fellows

Don Engel, UMBC’s assistant vice president for research, has been selected as one of just eight participants nationwide in the new Research Leader Fellows program sponsored by the Council on...

Posted: July 18, 2017, 9:17 PM

UMBC named one of the nation’s top academic workplaces for 8th consecutive year

The Chronicle of Higher Education has just named UMBC one of the nation’s top academic workplaces for the eighth year in a row. UMBC is one of 18 large universities from across United States to be...

Posted: July 17, 2017, 6:43 PM

Forbes and Money magazines recognize UMBC as a “great investment” for students

Both Forbes and Money magazines have again recognized UMBC as one of the top value universities nationwide, providing one of the best investments that students and their families can make in...

Posted: July 11, 2017, 7:44 PM

American Democracy Project honors UMBC’s Philip Rous for leadership in civic engagement

The Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting (CLDE17) held in Baltimore this month offered an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff from colleges and universities across the nation...

Posted: June 30, 2017, 2:54 PM

National media coverage of UMBC leadership highlights collaboration as key to inclusive campus culture

For 25 years President Freeman Hrabowski has led UMBC’s growth as a teaching and research powerhouse with a reputation for inclusive excellence, in partnership with colleagues across the...

Posted: June 26, 2017, 4:48 PM

UMBC kicks off statewide public service scholars programs for summer 2017

UMBC has marked the start of summer by hosting statewide kickoff events for Maryland’s newest group of public service scholars, who will serve at state agencies and nonprofits over the coming...

Posted: June 22, 2017, 7:47 PM

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