UMBC researchers have secured a $1,031,000 congressional earmark to launch a vital new initiative tackling the escalating threat of flooding in Maryland’s most vulnerable communities.
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Tickets on sale now for Saturday's America East Men's Basketball Conference Championship! Students, tickets are free with your ID. Hope to see you all cheering on #RetrieverNation as we look to return to NCAA Tournament play! my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/osl/e...
This past weekend, UMBC's women’s track and field team captured the America East Indoor Championship title for the first time in university history. In addition, the men’s swimming and diving team claimed their 15th America East title in 20 seasons. #UMBCproud umbc.edu/stories/umbc...
Fabio Anza, assistant professor in UMBC’s Department of Physics, Quantum Science Institute and Cybersecurity Institute, has won an Amazon Research Award to develop Physics Co-Pilot. umbc.edu/quick-posts/...
An art gallery opening with a sign that says "absolute alternatives."
Several people view artwork at an art gallery.
A fanciful sculpture is viewed by someone at an art gallery.
Several people view artwork at an art gallery.
We're entering the final week of "absolute alternatives," the 2026 UMBC faculty exhibition! Join us for works by more than 20 artists at the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture through February 28 — umbc.edu/event/absolu... @umbc.edu
In January, UMBC buzzed with the energy of 1200+ high schoolers from across the Mid-Atlantic. For the 3rd year, UMBC CNMS hosted its Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament, transforming the campus into a vibrant hub of hands-on scientific discovery. umbc.edu/stories/1200...
UMBC researchers are discovering building blocks of hand motions, aiming to improve physical therapy for humans and find better ways to program robots. They’re turning to a novel source material for these gestures: classical Indian dance. umbc.edu/stories/stra...
UMBC will be closed from midnight on 1/25 to 5 a.m. 1/27 due to inclement weather. All in-person +remote (synchronous) classes will resume on 1/27 at noon unless further closings or delays are announced. Asynchronous online classes will occur as scheduled. my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/annou...
UMBC has been designated as one of only three institutions in Maryland dually recognized with Carnegie R1 status and the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. #UMBCproud umbc.edu/stories/umbc...
It should come to no surprise that numerary luminary Connie Pierson, AVP in IRADS, is good at keeping track of things. On Friday, December 19, Pierson ’90, M.A. ’92, celebrated her 300th (!) black and gold Friday. umbc.edu/stories/conn...
Sunrise of red and dark blue coming up over a UMBC building still in shadow
Here's your reminder to stay calm and find some peace as you tackle your finals over the next few days, Retrievers. You got this!
We are nearing the end of the semester, and closing out the fall means celebrating with the season of giving and gratitude. UMBC feels the love of its community all year round, and that support is what inspires our Retrievers to give back.
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UMBC will be closed November 26-28. We're wishing our whole Retriever community a safe, happy, and filling break!
They’re baaack! For the 5th time in the last 6 seasons, UMBC volleyball has captured the America East Championship. Tune in on 11/30 to find out what happens next for our Retrievers as they advance to the #NCAA tournament! #RetrieverNation #UMBCproud
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The global success of #KPop Demon Hunters drew fans to the KPop Demon Hunters: A Conversation on Media, Culture, & Globalization event organized by the Asian Studies Program in collaboration with several CAHSS departments at the Skylight Lounge this fall. umbc.edu/stories/cele...
"The issue isn't that our students aren't achieving. It's that they haven't been given the opportunities. And that's why this program is important, because it literally places the students in these opportunities," says Michael A. Hunt, director of McNair Scholars. www.wmar2news.com/news/region/...
Looking for a new study spot or just a place to enjoy some leaf peeping? We've got you! We stopped some Retrievers on the Street to ask where they love to hang out most.
Corey Carter ’08, M.A.T. ’10 is an award-winning educator, lifelong learner, and the director of the Sherman Scholars Program in the George and Betsy Sherman Center.
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A flowering red tree in front of a fully mirrored glass building on UMBC's campus
UMBC's mascot, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, stands guard in front of a tree with yellow leaves in the sunshine
Students walk down UMBC's campus in the fall with vibrant red trees and the library partially visible in the background
Didn't beleaf it was possible to *fall* even more in love with campus 😍🍂
"You are never alone at UMBC. There's something/someone for everyone here. From the students to the faculty & staff, UMBC is truly a supportive place to grow & explore new possibilities," shares Tanzila Malik, a senior majoring in gender & women’s studies. umbc.edu/stories/meet...
At a young age, Jacqueline Smith ’06, chem, already knew what she wanted to study. What she wasn’t quite sure about was where that would take her. It wasn’t until she found herself in Katherine Seley-Radtke’s chemistry lab that she found her true passion—academic research.
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In case you needed any inspiration for last-minute candy shopping, check out these favorites from our Retrievers!
Meagan Wade ’13, psychology, is the program coordinator for the Department of Information Systems. She’s organized standing-room-only talks with tech leaders, game nights with pizzas and snacks, resume workshops and job search training, and more. umbc.edu/stories/meet...
Another dog-tastic weekend is in the books with the conclusion of #UMBChomecoming celebrations. Past, present, and future Retrievers enjoyed more than 40 events this year. umbc.edu/stories/umbc...
The University System of Maryland William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation has awarded Eric Stokan, director of the Center for Social Science Scholarship (CS3), the Elkins Professorship for Academic Transformation. #UMBCproud umbc.edu/stories/eric...
From the hundreds of UMBC alumni at AstraZeneca, Mark Benesch ’08, chemical engineering, has recruited and inspired a team of eight dedicated to forging stronger links to their alma mater. umbc.edu/stories/mark...
Track and field student athlete Anjayooluwa “Jayo” Adegboyo ’25, biochemistry and molecular biology, was named the 2025 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. umbc.edu/stories/meet...
“What makes hackUMBC great is the display of growth, innovation, and teamwork,” says Isabella Goltser, the president of hackUMBC and a junior computer science major who has been part of hackUMBC since her first year on campus. umbc.edu/stories/hack...
