Retriever Nation celebrates UMBC’s “top 10” U.S. News rankings in teaching and innovation


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“These teaching and innovation rankings include institutions specifically identified by college and university leaders across the country as being at the forefront of higher education,” says UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski. “They speak to our core commitments to student and faculty success and to constant learning and growth.” Continue reading Retriever Nation celebrates UMBC’s “top 10” U.S. News rankings in teaching and innovation

Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Ed name UMBC a top U.S. university, with focus on diverse learning community


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The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education have just released their popular college rankings for 2019, again naming UMBC one of the nation’s top universities. This year’s rankings specifically highlight the strength of UMBC’s diverse learning community, including student and faculty diversity and the representation of international students. Continue reading Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Ed name UMBC a top U.S. university, with focus on diverse learning community

Princeton Review recognizes UMBC as one of the top universities in the nation


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UMBC’s Princeton Review profile speaks directly to the dedication and commitment of the university’s faculty and staff. As one student says, “UMBC wants to see every student succeed—they provide you with the tools, people, and resources to make sure you get where you want to go in life.” Continue reading Princeton Review recognizes UMBC as one of the top universities in the nation

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“Chronicle” names UMBC one of the nation’s best colleges to work for, with honors


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“This honor is meaningful for us because it reflects how UMBC is truly a supportive and inclusive community,” says President Freeman Hrabowski. “This is a place where we believe in mutual respect and in achieving great things when we combine our strengths and work together toward our shared vision.” Continue reading “Chronicle” names UMBC one of the nation’s best colleges to work for, with honors

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Times Higher Ed and Wall Street Journal recognize UMBC as a top global and U.S. university


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UMBC’s profile in THE lauds the university’s commitment to innovation and impact by noting, “UMBC has always stressed innovation and interdisciplinarity. It has never been afraid to pioneer new models of teaching and research, and new ways of contributing to the regional economy.” Continue reading Times Higher Ed and Wall Street Journal recognize UMBC as a top global and U.S. university

Growing UMBC community celebrates U.S. News spotlight on innovation and teaching


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As UMBC welcomes its largest freshman class ever this fall, Retrievers have three more reasons to feel confident in their college choice: The 2018 U.S. News & World Report college guide ranks UMBC the #7 Most Innovative university in the nation, #13 top national university for Strong Commitment to Undergraduate Teaching, and one of the nation’s top universities overall on the Best National Universities list. Continue reading Growing UMBC community celebrates U.S. News spotlight on innovation and teaching

UMBC named a “Best Value College” eight years in a row for strong academics and affordability


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Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has again named UMBC a Best Value College, featuring UMBC on both its “top 100” public universities list and “top 300” national list. UMBC is one of just three universities in the state of Maryland to be featured for 2017. Continue reading UMBC named a “Best Value College” eight years in a row for strong academics and affordability

U.S. News recognizes UMBC as a top global university for 2017


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Just one month after honoring UMBC’s continued national leadership in teaching and innovation, U.S. News & World Report has recognized UMBC as a global leader in higher education, highlighting the university’s strengths in international collaboration and faculty publications, particularly in geoscience and space science research. Continue reading U.S. News recognizes UMBC as a top global university for 2017

UMBC featured in Princeton Review’s 2016 “Colleges That Pay You Back”


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UMBC is among the the nation’s best colleges for students seeking an exceptional education with great career preparation at an affordable price, according to Princeton Review. The publication highlights engaging teaching across disciplines and notes, “Thanks to UMBC’s amazing Career Center, undergrads here are able to enter the job market with confidence. Starting from freshman year, the office works to empower students and help them plot their career goals.” Continue reading UMBC featured in Princeton Review’s 2016 “Colleges That Pay You Back”

Kiplinger again names UMBC a “Best Value College” for strong academics and affordability


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UMBC has again been named a Best Value College for 2016 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, appearing on both the Best Value Public University list and “top 300” national Best Value University list. Kiplinger has recognized UMBC as a Best Value … Continue reading Kiplinger again names UMBC a “Best Value College” for strong academics and affordability