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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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2017 Fiske Guide to Colleges recognizes UMBC for top academics, supportive community

What’s the essence of UMBC? According to one UMBC junior, in the latest edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges, “We’re focused on doing big things and being influential people.” “At the...

Posted: July 1, 2016, 7:13 PM

UMBC community gathers to remember victims of Orlando shooting

“Love—that is what brought us here today, the hope that we can all live freely, without judgement, without discrimination, and without fear.” Jessica Hammond, senior associate athletic director,...

Posted: June 29, 2016, 5:29 PM

Pres. Hrabowski focuses on building supportive learning communities at NYT Higher Ed Leaders Forum

Higher education leaders from across the country are grappling with urgent issues facing today’s universities, including diversity and inclusion on campus, how STEM and humanities disciplines are...

Posted: June 23, 2016, 4:43 PM

UMBC welcomes Ryan Moran as new head coach of men’s lacrosse

UMBC introduced Ryan Moran as the Retrievers’ new head men’s lacrosse coach during a press conference held on campus Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Moran is the program’s third head coach since UMBC...

Posted: June 23, 2016, 1:00 PM

UMBC celebrates the career of Bimal Sinha at 10th annual Probability and Statistics Day

The highly anticipated 2016 Probability and Statistics Day at UMBC on May 20 and 21 featured numerous compelling talks from leading statisticians. Previous years included workshops and student...

Posted: June 22, 2016, 7:55 PM

Changing role of IT impacts predictive analytics in higher ed

Over the past two decades, the rapid evolution and integration of technology in higher education has changed the work that information technology leaders do on campus. More than ever before, IT...

Posted: June 22, 2016, 5:13 PM

UMBC leaders share messages of solidarity following Orlando tragedy

In response to horrific news of a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016, President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous shared this message with the campus...

Posted: June 17, 2016, 6:54 PM

Community Law in Action honors LaMar Davis, director of The Choice Program, as a 2016 Baltimore Inspiring Voice

Each year, Community Law in Action (CLIA), an organization dedicated to cultivating the leadership skills of Baltimore youth, honors a select group of individuals who create positive social change...

Posted: June 15, 2016, 8:28 PM

First year of UMBC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program serves more than 100 local community members

Tax season can be a stressful time for just about everyone. But a group of UMBC students and staff members worked tirelessly for six Saturdays during the spring semester to ensure that 106...

Posted: June 10, 2016, 6:01 PM

Vincent Rentzsch caps UMBC track and field career with third trip to NCAA Championships

UMBC track and field athlete Vincent Rentzsch ’16, information systems, has capped his exceptional career as a Retriever with a 21st place finish in the javelin at the 2016 NCAA Championships held...

Posted: June 9, 2016, 4:20 PM

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