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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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Former Apple CEO and tech investor John Sculley learns about engineering innovations at UMBC

John Sculley, former CEO of Apple and Pepsi-Cola and currently entrepreneur and investor in high-tech startups, visited the Center for Advanced Sensor Technology (CAST) at UMBC on April 15 to...

Posted: May 23, 2016, 7:06 PM

UMBC honors Class of 2016, adding nearly 2,000 new members to the Retriever alumni family

Thousands of friends, family members, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the tremendous achievements of UMBC’s Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, at the university’s commencement ceremonies,...

Posted: May 20, 2016, 6:39 PM

Harvard and Clemson presidents to speak at UMBC commencement ahead of 50th anniversary

On the eve of UMBC’s 50th anniversary, the university will welcome two prominent higher education leaders as commencement speakers whose words will have particular significance in this milestone...

Posted: May 16, 2016, 7:00 PM

Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC in special section on education, focusing on career preparation and accessible technologies

With intense competition in today’s workforce for entry-level professional positions, internships are a popular way for students to get experience and contribute to companies and government...

Posted: May 13, 2016, 4:18 PM

UMBC and IBM Research launch Accelerated Cognitive Cybersecurity Lab

UMBC and IBM Research have announced an exciting new collaboration to create the Accelerated Cognitive Cybersecurity Lab (ACCL), opening at UMBC in fall 2016. Housed within the College of...

Posted: May 10, 2016, 10:50 AM

President Hrabowski discusses the importance of connecting STEM with the arts, humanities and social sciences

On May 3, UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski joined WAMU’s The Kojo Nnamdi Show for a discussion about the state of diversity in STEM fields and the importance of connecting STEM with work in the...

Posted: May 9, 2016, 8:38 PM

Device to prevent head trauma in baseball wins 2016 Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition

Mechanical engineering majors Andrew Wallace ‘16, Michael Torres ‘16, Stefan Wroblewski ‘16, Jezron Basbas ‘16, and Baruch Weiner ‘16 have won top prize in the 2016 Cangialosi Business Innovation...

Posted: May 5, 2016, 9:10 PM

Erickson School partners with Chase Brexton LGBT Health Resource Center for digital storytelling project

Students in this semester’s management of aging services first year seminar have been working with seniors who are part of the LGBTQ community to create digital stories about their lives. The...

Posted: May 3, 2016, 5:22 PM

UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars and alumni celebrate personal impact of a nationally lauded program

UMBC’s Meyerhoff Scholars Graduation Dinner, held April 13, 2016, served as a meaningful bookend to a life-changing college experience for 66 class of 2016 graduates. The Meyerhoff Scholars...

Posted: April 29, 2016, 9:29 PM

UMBC Chess alumna wins 2016 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship

Nazi Paikidze-Barnes, information systems, an alumna of the UMBC Chess Team, won the 2016 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship, and is now qualified for the Women’s World Championship tournament. The...

Posted: April 29, 2016, 6:34 PM

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