Seidel reflects that UMBC’s diverse student body and range of student experiences available are two of UMBC’s core strengths. Continue Reading Valedictorian Kara Seidel focuses her research on supporting families dealing with trauma
“UMBC has provided me with a welcoming environment where I have felt okay with making mistakes and trying out new skills that are outside of my comfort zone,” says Mburu. Continue Reading Naomi Mburu, UMBC’s first Rhodes Scholar, to pursue engineering Ph.D. at Oxford
“I knew from my first campus tour that UMBC would be a place where I could succeed. I was encouraged to go beyond the usual single-degree path, as well as to conduct research, explore new subjects, study abroad in two countries, and get involved with student life,” says Chadderton. Continue Reading Morgan Chadderton to pursue study of Slavic languages through Fulbright in Kyrgyzstan
“UMBC has given me the confidence, connections, and support to be able to achieve my goals. Thanks to people I have met through this university, I’ve completed six engineering internships during my time at UMBC,” says Rutkowski. Continue Reading Kourtney Rutkowski pursues a unique international path in mechanical engineering
“My time at UMBC has made me more resilient, learning from failure and overcoming it,” says Shahir. “I believe UMBC promotes a healthy balance between cooperation and competition that has motivated me to push myself harder, allowing me to grow as an aspiring scientist and a young adult.” Continue Reading Jamshaid Shahir pursues research at the interface of math and biology through Ph.D. at UNC-Chapel Hill
“Few universities are able to provide so many opportunities to one student alone, yet at UMBC I am just one of many students who share a similar journey,” reflects Kirk. Continue Reading Flora Kirk to extend study of ancient coins through Fulbright research in Romania
“UMBC nurtured my passions and connected me with professional and personal resources,” Falat reflects. Thanks to that support, she says, she’ll soon enter a rigorous Pharm.D./J.D. program. Continue Reading Biochemistry researcher and award-winning figure skater Arissa Falat to pursue Pharm.D./J.D.
“My experiences empowered me to be an active part in social change efforts and helped me develop a deep passion and understanding for civic engagement and civic agency that has guided my college career,” says Vepa. Continue Reading Manisha Vepa pursues interest in East Asian affairs as Fulbright Scholar in South Korea
“UMBC has given me tremendous opportunity to explore my own values and take the initiative to help my community,” says Zepp. Continue Reading Humanities Scholar and service leader Morgan Zepp will travel to Lithuania as a Fulbright Scholar
“Much of the confidence I have now comes from the many admirable female faculty in the computer science department who showed me that women deserve a place at the technology ‘table,’” says Dillon. Continue Reading CWIT Scholar Katherine Dillon heads to Google as a software engineer
As the Class of 2017 prepares for commencement, the UMBC community honors all our graduates have achieved in their time as Retrievers, and the legacies they will leave as they take their next steps. Continue Reading Congrats, Class of 2017! Meet some of UMBC’s exceptional new graduates.
“I have received so much support from faculty and my peers to pursue endeavors that could not have been accomplished without a strong support network,” says Ocasio. Continue Reading Daniel Ocasio, UMBC’s 2017 valedictorian, to pursue environmental engineering Ph.D.
