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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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Retrievers: Ready to Fall Back?

Hey Retrievers, just a friendly reminder to turn your clocks back this weekend. And you know what that means… an extra hour of sleep! P.S. UMBC is full of helpful tips and tricks!

Posted: November 1, 2013, 6:45 PM

UMBC Alums and Faculty to Present “comfort/drones”

This November, the David Mikow Gallery—which is run by UMBC professor of political science Carolyn Forestiere—will host its first theatre performance. The play, “comfort/drones” is an original by...

Posted: October 31, 2013, 7:18 PM

Homecoming Wrap Up: Thank You!

A huge thank you to our faculty, staff, students and alumni for making Homecoming a big success! We’re already looking forward to next year. Be sure to keep checking our Flickr account for pics of...

Posted: October 21, 2013, 2:44 PM

Monica Gallagher ’01, vis. arts, on BuzzFeed

Monica Gallagher ’01, visual arts, was recently featured in the BuzzFeed Geeky post, “20 Pieces of Advice for Female Artists from Female Artists.” Her advice to her fellow female artists?...

Posted: October 16, 2013, 2:36 PM

Career Q&A: Mary Volkman ’92, English, Writer

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they go there. Today we’re talking with novelist Mary Volkman – whose pen name is Margo Christie – about writing and living a...

Posted: October 7, 2013, 8:26 PM

Nominate an Athlete or Coach for UMBC’s Hall of Fame!

The UMBC Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominees for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The next induction ceremony will take place on Jan. 25, 2014. To be considered for the...

Posted: October 4, 2013, 3:34 PM

Alumni to perform at Bruun Studios

The percussion quartet Umbilicus, featuring Tom Goldstein, music, Shelly Purdy ’10, music, Will Redman ’98, visual & performing arts, and Rob Wolk ’11, music, performs Friday, October 4 in the...

Posted: October 2, 2013, 4:18 PM