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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The long Homecoming Weekend was kicked off in a big way on Thursday, October 9, with the annual Alumni Awards Ceremony. This year, the ceremony was held in the stunning Performing Arts and...
Posted: October 27, 2014, 6:32 PM
One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll...
Posted: October 24, 2014, 3:00 PM
For children, a tub of Legos isn’t just a collection of brightly colored building blocks. It’s a means of self-expression and a tool for learning. But while many of us drift away from Legos,...
Posted: October 21, 2014, 1:00 PM
One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll...
Posted: October 17, 2014, 3:00 PM
UMBC is always full of hard-working people who aspire to do great things, and the class of 2014 is no exception. Today, we wanted to share with you what some of our recent graduates are planning...
Posted: October 15, 2014, 2:00 PM
We need your help! The Fall 2014 issue of UMBC Magazine will explore the history – and the future course – of UMBC Athletics. We need YOU – alumni at UMBC – to help us tell that story with photos...
Posted: October 10, 2014, 9:10 PM
Baltimore has been practically giddy in the wake of the Orioles’ first round playoff win, which ushers the team into the Championship Series and one step closer to the World Series. And as the O’s...
Posted: October 10, 2014, 5:52 PM
One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll...
Posted: October 10, 2014, 3:00 PM
Name: Drew Ballantine ‘14, information systems Employer: Berkshire Associates Inc. submitted by Drew Ballantine Q: Where are you from originally? Glen Burnie, MD Q: What’s your favorite UMBC...
Posted: October 10, 2014, 3:00 PM
Name: Drew Ballantine ‘14, information systems Employer: Berkshire Associates Inc. submitted by Drew Ballantine Q: Where are you from originally? Glen Burnie, MD Q: What’s your favorite UMBC...
Posted: October 10, 2014, 3:00 PM