In Baltimore Revisited, UMBC and community authors reflect on the city’s history of inequality and resistance

Oct 22, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

King and Drabinski recognized the need for an updated history of Baltimore, written by and for scholars and community members alike, so they took up the task. “We wanted our work to reach beyond the academy because these histories belong to everyone,” shares Drabinski. “We hope readers can find pieces that speak to them.” Continue Reading In Baltimore Revisited, UMBC and community authors reflect on the city’s history of inequality and resistance

MHEC selects UMBC’s Jordan Troutman, who bridges technology and policy, as student commissioner

Oct 17, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

Jordan Troutman has been selected to be the student commissioner for the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). He’s a computer science and mathematics major passionate about applying his work at the intersection of technology and policy to improve society. Continue Reading MHEC selects UMBC’s Jordan Troutman, who bridges technology and policy, as student commissioner

Meet six Retrievers who went from internship to career success with UMBC Career Center support

Sep 13, 2019 / 11 minutes of reading

Decades after the start of the internship boom, internships continue to be invaluable for both undergraduate and graduate students. As UMBC students demonstrate, gaining real-world experience and networking within an area of interest can have a lasting impact when it comes time to search for a full-time position. Continue Reading Meet six Retrievers who went from internship to career success with UMBC Career Center support

Retriever Nation welcomes another class to its ranks

Aug 30, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

The start of the school year is invigorating for the whole university community, whether you’re starting your first year in college, transferring from a different institution, or gearing up to teach for the tenth year. And UMBC is channeling all that energy in classic Retriever ways. Continue Reading Retriever Nation welcomes another class to its ranks

Anna with her father. Photo courtesy of the Opoku-Agyeman family.

The Power of Community

Jun 17, 2019 / 7 minutes of reading

“Don’t let the temporary absence of community deter you from pursuing your goals’” says Opoku-Agyeman, who attributes her success to her support network. Continue Reading The Power of Community

Evan Avila is named a Truman Scholar, the fourth in UMBC history

Apr 11, 2019 / 6 minutes of reading

“In the Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program, we seek to support students who want to live impactful lives,” says Laura Hussey, associate professor of political science, and director of the program. “Evan is already doing that and with great excellence, integrity, and care for people.” Continue Reading Evan Avila is named a Truman Scholar, the fourth in UMBC history

Student trainer in UMBC t-shirt (at right) chats with a small group of other UMBC students (at left).

UMBC’s newest grads leave a legacy of community-building and support

Dec 17, 2018 / 7 minutes of reading

Meet a few of the many UMBC students graduating this December who exemplify the Retriever spirit of building connections and community by offering a compassionate ear, a helping hand, and a voice of support when it is most needed. Together, these students have created a more inclusive, accessible, and supportive UMBC for everyone, and they continue to reach together to help UMBC grow. Continue Reading UMBC’s newest grads leave a legacy of community-building and support

Meet UMBC’s Linda Wiratan, Rhodes Scholar finalist

Nov 19, 2018 / 6 minutes of reading

“Being a Rhodes finalist tells me that I can combine my passion for cell biology research, my interest in educating the public, and also my promotion of mental illness discussion within academia—and have a really unique, rewarding career,” Wiratan says. Continue Reading Meet UMBC’s Linda Wiratan, Rhodes Scholar finalist

UMBC ushers in new academic year with largest class ever

Aug 28, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

“This year’s entering freshmen and transfer class represents our most diverse ever—ethnically, academically, as well as geographically,” says Dale Bittinger, assistant vice provost for admissions and orientation. Continue Reading UMBC ushers in new academic year with largest class ever

UMBC’s spring 2018 commencement honors student achievements, community values

May 31, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

Thousands of Retriever graduates, family, and friends streamed into the new UMBC Event Center last week to celebrate graduate and undergraduate spring commencement. Continue Reading UMBC’s spring 2018 commencement honors student achievements, community values

UMBC recognizes Marie desJardins for lasting commitment to inclusive computing education

Apr 26, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

Marie desJardins will be leaving UMBC to take up a new position as founding dean of the College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences at Simmons College in Boston. Continue Reading UMBC recognizes Marie desJardins for lasting commitment to inclusive computing education

UMBC “rising star” Linda Wiratan receives Goldwater Scholarship for leadership in scientific research

Apr 17, 2018 / 3 minutes of reading

“Now I see the proof that I am strong enough to create my own future and inspire others,” says Linda Wiratan. “The Goldwater Scholarship is that final push that will help me fly.” Continue Reading UMBC “rising star” Linda Wiratan receives Goldwater Scholarship for leadership in scientific research

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