URCAD 2019 features diversity-focused student research, with Baltimore, LGBTQ+, and international focus areas

Apr 22, 2019 / 7 minutes of reading

These presentations affirm a core goal of URCAD. As Katharine H. Cole, vice provost and dean of undergraduate academic affairs, has shared, “UMBC encourages students of all disciplines to engage in mentored projects and through creative thought and focused inquiry, to discover in themselves their passion.” Continue Reading URCAD 2019 features diversity-focused student research, with Baltimore, LGBTQ+, and international focus areas

Stitching Her Story

Mar 14, 2019 / 6 minutes of reading

This March 23, in celebration of Maryland Day, the Maryland Historical Society will launch a year-long retrospective of alumna Mimi Dietrich’s work at its Baltimore headquarters. Titled “Hometown Girl,” the show dives deep into her decades-long quilting career. Continue Reading Stitching Her Story

Third annual UMBC GRIT-X talks highlight thought-provoking ideas, experiences, and discoveries

Oct 17, 2018 / 8 minutes of reading

Artists, scientists, and social change agents from across UMBC presented the third annual GRIT-X talks on October 13, sharing their ideas and perspectives on stage in UMBC’s Dance Cube. “All our talks gave a different facet, a different beam of light, on what we do at UMBC,” said Vice President for Research Karl Steiner, who spearheaded the event. Continue Reading Third annual UMBC GRIT-X talks highlight thought-provoking ideas, experiences, and discoveries

30th UMBC Alumni Awards celebrate leadership, service, and community

Oct 8, 2018 / 7 minutes of reading

Hundreds of enthusiastic attendees heeded President Hrabowski’s advice to “listen, learn, and be inspired” as eight exceptional awardees from the founding class to the 2000s shared their UMBC stories. They all emphasized the relationships they formed here that are still strong today. Continue Reading 30th UMBC Alumni Awards celebrate leadership, service, and community

UMBC hosts social justice-focused panel on gentrification in Baltimore

Apr 17, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

How can Baltimore neighborhoods renew themselves without forcing out local residents or homogenizing diverse populations? Community-engaged researchers from UMBC, Morgan State University, and the University of Baltimore will examine this question through a special event on April 18. Continue Reading UMBC hosts social justice-focused panel on gentrification in Baltimore

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UMBC celebrates 2018 Presidential Faculty and Staff Award winners

Apr 10, 2018 / 5 minutes of reading

Thanking UMBC’s committed faculty and staff for their contributions to the university, President Hrabowski shared that UMBC is a place where “we make history,” and in working every day to achieve greatness, “We are in this together.” Continue Reading UMBC celebrates 2018 Presidential Faculty and Staff Award winners

2017 Alumni Awards celebrate impressive contributions across disciplines from UMBC alumni and faculty

Oct 12, 2017 / 8 minutes of reading

“You see this great cadre of people who represent the best of our university, the best of our country and the best of humankind. They are solving the problems of humankind,” said President Hrabowski. “This is by far the best of UMBC.” Continue Reading 2017 Alumni Awards celebrate impressive contributions across disciplines from UMBC alumni and faculty

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UMBC announces largest-ever group of Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity

Jun 22, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC’s newest Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity will soon begin a two-year experience focused on growing their research and refining their teaching skills through professional development opportunities and working closely with faculty mentors. Continue Reading UMBC announces largest-ever group of Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity

Carole McCann, feminist theory and population politics expert, named 2017 – 18 Lipitz Professor

Jun 7, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“Carole McCann’s contributions to UMBC have been simply transformational,” says Dean Scott Casper. As the Lipitz Professor, McCann is set to embark on a complex new research project of both local and national significance: exploring the history and impact of Planned Parenthood of Maryland. Continue Reading Carole McCann, feminist theory and population politics expert, named 2017 – 18 Lipitz Professor

Legends of Excellence Awards celebrate UMBC faculty and staff who inspire black and Latino students

Jun 7, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

The work these legends did to support minority students “made a positive difference, and our students not only survived, but thrived,” shared Cynthia Hill, and President Hrabowski pointed out that UMBC now serves as a national model for elevating people from all backgrounds. Continue Reading Legends of Excellence Awards celebrate UMBC faculty and staff who inspire black and Latino students

UMBC adds spark to Light City Baltimore

Mar 29, 2017 / 5 minutes of reading

The evening celebration of light and its companion series of daytime innovation conferences — the Labs@LightCity — will prominently feature UMBC faculty, staff, students, and alumni as artists and thought leaders. Continue Reading UMBC adds spark to Light City Baltimore

UMBC faculty comment in media on President Trump’s first week in office

Jan 27, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

Following President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, Kate Drabinksi, Kimberly Moffitt, and John Rennie Short weighed in on his first week in office, discussing a range of domestic and foreign policy issues. Continue Reading UMBC faculty comment in media on President Trump’s first week in office

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