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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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Washington Post and WAMU call on Jeffrey Halverson to explain causes of devastating Ellicott City flood

The devastating flash flood that hit Ellicott City, Maryland, last Saturday night was so severe that meteorologists called it a once-in-a-thousand-years event. What conditions colluded to...

Posted: August 5, 2016, 4:00 PM

Baltimore Sun recognizes UMBC women’s basketball for commitment to community

Nine women’s basketball team members visited New Era middle school in South Baltimore to play ball with students in the Higher Achievement program. This is the second summer the Retrievers have...

Posted: August 3, 2016, 7:50 PM

Savoy Magazine honors UMBC’s national leadership in inclusive excellence

Savoy Magazine’s new “Power 300” summer issue highlights UMBC’s “inclusive excellence and STEM innovation at 50” in a vivid five-page education feature. UMBC is “a campus deeply committed to...

Posted: August 2, 2016, 8:51 PM

New mentoring program connects refugee youth in Baltimore with opportunities to pursue a college education

A new college access mentoring program for refugees in Baltimore has demonstrated tremendous success in its first year, with all of the graduating seniors in the program accepted into college....

Posted: July 25, 2016, 8:16 PM

The Chronicle names UMBC a “Great College to Work For” seven years in a row

The Chronicle of Higher Education has named UMBC an outstanding academic workplace for the seventh consecutive year. UMBC is one of only 80 universities to receive the “Great Colleges to Work For”...

Posted: July 19, 2016, 1:32 PM

UMBC leaders call for community support and reflection in response to recent acts of violence

In response to the tragic events in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas last week, and ongoing acts of hatred and violence across the country and around the world, President Freeman Hrabowski and...

Posted: July 12, 2016, 9:03 PM

MONEY magazine recognizes UMBC as a top public university with an “impressive record”

Less than a week after FORBES named UMBC one of the nation’s top 100 public universities, MONEY magazine has confirmed it, describing UMBC as an academic powerhouse and a solid value for students...

Posted: July 11, 2016, 8:57 PM

UMBC’s Emily Escobedo finishes in top 10 at U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials

UMBC swimming and diving standout Emily Escobedo ’17, psychology, capped her historic year with a strong finish in the 200m breaststroke at the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials, held last week in...

Posted: July 8, 2016, 4:26 PM

Forbes recognizes UMBC as one of the nation’s top 100 public universities

The 9th annual FORBES Top Colleges list recognizes UMBC as one of the nation’s top 100 public colleges and universities. UMBC ranks #6 among mid-sized public colleges in the northeast, a list...

Posted: July 6, 2016, 7:13 PM

UMBC’s Brandon Enriquez named University System of Maryland student regent

Brandon Enriquez ‘17, economics and mathematics, has been named student regent for the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, effective July 1, 2016. Enriquez was among three new...

Posted: July 6, 2016, 4:21 PM

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