As the 2021-2022 academic year begins, UMBC is on pace to welcome nearly 2,100 new first-year students, making this the largest incoming fall class in UMBC’s history. Continue reading UMBC welcomes largest incoming class in university history
“I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who so powerfully inspires excellence,” USM Chancellor Jay Perman says of Pres. Hrabowski. “And that’s exactly what his legacy is—a commitment to inclusive excellence that lives on in UMBC, its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.” Continue reading UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski to retire in spring 2022 after three decades of transformational leadership
“When we have greater diversity of representation, we also have greater diversity of information, knowledge, lived experience, and perspectives—each of which enhances discovery and innovation,” Freeman Hrabowski and Peter Henderson write. “When the science and engineering community looks like the United States, we find greater trust in and support for that community…” Continue reading UMBC graduates more Black students who go on to earn doctorates in natural sciences and engineering than any other U.S. college
The Baltimore Sun is celebrating UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski as a 2020 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree. A special feature in The Sun highlights important moments in Hrabowski’s life and career, and his impact as one of the nation’s top higher education leaders. Continue reading Baltimore Sun honors Pres. Hrabowski’s leadership through Business and Civic Hall of Fame
As UMBC welcomes 2020, we celebrate the student successes, athletic achievements, research breakthroughs, and community news that made 2019 a year to remember. Continue reading UMBC’s Top Highlights of 2019
A new read on UMBC’s story is now hitting bookstores across the country. The Empowered University details how the UMBC community has come together to tackle some of higher education’s most intractable challenges, and has become a national model for inclusive excellence along the way. It’s a story of how leaders across administration, faculty, staff, and students have worked to get a full, honest view of UMBC’s strengths and weaknesses, and move the university forward. Continue reading “The Empowered University” brings UMBC’s story to readers nationwide
The newest ACE Fellow to arrive on campus is a two-time UMBC alumna who is shadowing UMBC leaders for the year. Kate Tracy M.A. ‘01, Ph.D. ‘03, psychology, was one of 39 people from across the country to be named ACE Fellows for the 2019-2020 academic year. Tracy is a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Continue reading UMBC supports emerging higher ed leaders through ACE Fellows program
“Already there are research teams working in this building on such complex issues as age-related disease, environmental degradation, and health disparities,” says Dean Bill LaCourse. Solutions to our most complex challenges “are found through a convergence of talent and effort,” bringing together the perspectives of people from different fields and backgrounds. This is what the new building is designed to achieve. Continue reading UMBC spotlights the power of collaboration and community in opening of new science building, GRIT-X talks
In a recent interview at the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Bob and Elizabeth Dole Series on Leadership, UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski shared his perspective on leading diverse and inclusive communities in today’s political environment.
Continue reading President Hrabowski shares an inclusive approach to difficult conversations in Bipartisan Policy Center interview
It wouldn’t be a proper farewell to 2018 without reminiscing about some of the biggest UMBC stories from the year. Here are ten highlights from a year we won’t soon forget. Continue reading UMBC’s Top 10 Highlights of 2018
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’s upcoming commencement ceremonies — held for the first time in the new UMBC Event Center — will highlight three honorary degree recipients nationally recognized as top leaders in their fields. Continue reading Leaders in research, policy, and education to address UMBC’s Class of 2018
UMBC made history and Retriever fandom exploded. As New York Times reporter Erica Green wrote, the world came to see how “the U.M.B.C. Cinderella story transcends athletics, and has been decades in the making.” Continue reading NCAA journey spotlights UMBC’s national excellence, from court to classroom
“Freeman is a fierce champion of the traditionally unseen and underserved, and he is a vigorous and powerful mentor,” said ACE President Ted Mitchell. “He has been called one of America’s best leaders, one of the 100 most influential people in the world, one of America’s best 10 college presidents…At ACE, we just call him our future.” Continue reading UMBC Pres. Hrabowski honored for lifelong commitment to educational opportunity for all
“The completion of the Event Center marks an important milestone in UMBC’s evolution,” says UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski. “We are delighted that we will now be able to open our doors even more broadly to the community.” Continue reading Retriever Nation looks ahead to UMBC Event Center grand opening
“The book furthers critical conversations about how whiteness, even enacted by teachers of color, prevents educators from seeing and noticing the brilliance of Black boys,” reflects Keisha Allen, assistant professor of education and the UMBC lead in the Learning Center partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools. Continue reading UMBC hosts “Teaching and Reaching Black Boys in America” conversation
President Freeman Hrabowski encouraged students to “be true to yourselves, and be true in your relationships. Always work to elevate others even when times are challenging” during the 2017 Winter Commencement Ceremonies. Continue reading UMBC welcomes over 1,200 new alumni during 2017 Winter Commencement Ceremonies
UMBC is among nine U.S. research universities and a major cancer institute that just announced plans to give would-be life scientists clear, standardized data on graduate school admissions, education and training opportunities, and career prospects. Continue reading UMBC a founding partner in coalition to increase transparency on life science career prospects
“It is important for our country to support dreamers,” President Hrabowski says, “not only so that they can live fulfilling and purposeful lives, but also so that our country can benefit from the ideas and skills they bring to society.” Continue reading President Hrabowski signs letter urging U.S. Congress to take action on DACA
“Although UMBC has made significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint, it is clear that our carbon neutrality goals need to be more aggressive,” says Lenn Caron. A new climate action plan will define those goals with input from students, faculty, and staff. Continue reading UMBC to build on success in shrinking carbon footprint through updated Climate Action Plan
“It’s only when there is a cultural difference, focusing on everybody from faculty, staff to administration, saying the success of students from different backgrounds is a top priority on campus—only then can you make a difference,” Pres. Hrabowski said. Continue reading National media coverage of UMBC leadership highlights collaboration as key to inclusive campus culture
UMBC launched a new $150 million campaign on June 9, on the heels of a joyful 50th anniversary year. Said President Hrabowski, “I’ve never been more excited about this University and what we can do.” Continue reading UMBC launches Grit & Greatness campaign focused on big breakthroughs, true partnerships, and transforming lives
The RISE Zone designation supports existing companies, new companies, and UMBC faculty interested in commercializing their work. Continue reading bwtech@UMBC to expand economic impact through RISE Zone designation
“If the nation’s policymakers and education leaders take the deliberate steps needed to expand the participation and success of underrepresented minorities in STEM based on what we know works, success is possible,” write President Hrabowski and Peter Henderson. Continue reading UMBC a case study for success supporting STEM students of all backgrounds
“We take [our] responsibility to educate tomorrow’s problem-solvers seriously, and we support them in their fight to preserve smart and humane science policy and investment,” write Presidents Hrabowski and Perman. Continue reading President Hrabowski and Meyerhoff Scholars speak out to support March for Science
“What we’re trying to do at UMBC,” President Hrabowski told the crowd gathered at the National Museum of Natural History, “is to teach young people of all races that they can change the world.” Continue reading Smithsonian hosts UMBC president for discussion on promoting diversity
“Our program is successful in part because of its core principle,” President Hrabowski and Peter Henderson, senior advisor to the president, suggest. “The university is responsible for supporting student success, not weeding students out.” Continue reading AAMC highlights UMBC’s national model to support minority student success in med school
“We’re very proud to be part of the UMBC community,” shared Barbara Hill, one of the donors who made the Hill-Lopes Scholars Program possible. “We couldn’t think of a better home for this program.” Continue reading UMBC celebrates launch of Hill-Lopes Scholars Program focused on supporting women in STEM
“Now more than ever, it is crucial to consider the role of coalitions, forged across boundaries, in practicing public humanities and supporting the work of active and engaged communities,” said Dresher Center Director Jessica Berman, at the event. Continue reading Baltimore Stories final event focuses on listening to communities, strengthening coalitions
At 19th annual symposium, 331 students learned from workshops and received insightful feedback on their research projects from cricket behavior to breast cancer to biodegradable polymers. Continue reading Life sciences research symposium attracts a record number of students from across the mid-Atlantic
President Hrabowski shared, “All of you here today represent the best in your disciplines, and we wanted to celebrate what you have done…from literature and history, to the sciences and social sciences, to the arts.” Continue reading UMBC honors faculty fellows, recognizing decades of exemplary scholarship and service
Two UMBC alumni and President Hrabowski discussed how to engage young students in cybersecurity, what cybersecurity professionals do day-to-day, and the importance of partnerships between academic institutions and industry leaders. Continue reading UMBC voices discuss opportunities for today’s students in rapidly growing cybersecurity field
“People you see on this stage are not just amazingly talented, they are good people who have done great work,” shared President Hrabowski. “I can’t think of anything an educator would want more than that: People who care about others, who strive for excellence, and who never, never, never give up.” Continue reading Alumni Awards highlight profound impact, drive, and commitment of UMBC alumni and faculty
“This funding for expanded programs indicates that we are able to continue the legacy of inclusive excellence that UMBC celebrates,” explains Renetta Tull. Continue reading NSF provides $5 million to UMBC-led LSAMP program to support students from underrepresented groups in STEM
Dr. Hrabowski discussed UMBC’s success since it opened its doors in 1966, as well as important national education issues. Continue reading Maryland Public Television highlights UMBC’s 50 years of growth and achievement
“The whole experience at UMBC was gratifying,” said Simmona Simmons ‘72, American studies, who began working in UMBC’s library in 1966. “As UMBC grew, I grew with UMBC.” Continue reading Stoop stories offer a glimpse into UMBC’s first days and rich history
UMBC greeted 2,800 new Retrievers during Welcome Week 2016, in a 50th anniversary year kick-off spotlighted by Baltimore-area newspapers. Continue reading UMBC “turns golden” and kicks off 50th anniversary year with first week of celebrations
A new article by The Daily Record’s Dan Leaderman traces the history of UMBC, from its roots as a university community defying definition to a nationally ranked “research powerhouse.” Continue reading The Daily Record on UMBC at 50: A national leader in teaching and innovation
Complex meteorological conditions and other factors contributed to the storm that ravaged Ellicott City July 31, but the town is determined to rebound. Jeffrey Halverson explains how “humble rain…quickly turns deadly,” and Pres. Hrabowski addresses the UMBC community. Continue reading Washington Post and WAMU call on Jeffrey Halverson to explain causes of devastating Ellicott City flood
UMBC is “a campus deeply committed to pushing America to change the culture of STEM to be more inclusive,” notes Savoy Magazine in a vivid five-page education feature on the university’s leadership at age 50. Continue reading Savoy Magazine honors UMBC’s national leadership in inclusive excellence
“In challenging times, when heartbreaking acts of violence occur so frequently, it can be difficult to find a path forward, but we know it must start with coming together as a community,” write President Hrabowski and Provost Rous in a message to the campus community. Continue reading UMBC leaders call for community support and reflection in response to recent acts of violence
“We have fought together to secure dignity for the LGBTQ community and this hateful act reminds us that the fight continues, and we need to stick together through every obstacle,” said event organizer Chelsea Barker. Continue reading UMBC community gathers to remember victims of Orlando shooting
