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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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Announcing Our New Dean of COEIT, Dr. Julia Ross

A UMBC Community Message from Provost Philip Rous I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Julia Ross as Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT). Dr. Ross...

Posted: May 6, 2014, 1:58 PM

2014 May Commencement Ceremonies

From: Philip Rous Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs President Hrabowski and I cordially invite you to participate in the Commencement Ceremonies of the Undergraduate and...

Posted: May 5, 2014, 6:16 PM

UMBC Hosts First Lavender Celebration

On May 1, UMBC hosted its first annual Lavender Celebration to honor graduating LGBTQ students and the contributions of allied community members to supporting campus inclusivity. Lavender...

Posted: May 2, 2014, 8:22 PM

Advancing Excellence: Innovative Curriculum and Pedagogy

This is the third in a series of articles on the four focus areas that are part of UMBC’s strategic planning process. The primary goal of the Innovative Curriculum and Pedagogy strategy group is...

Posted: May 2, 2014, 7:24 PM

Rethinking Intellectual Activism Recap

On April 12, 2014 over one hundred graduate students, faculty, staff, and community partners gathered in UMBC’s Performing Arts and Humanities Building for the Rethinking Intellectual Activism...

Posted: May 2, 2014, 6:26 PM