Giving Day 2021 is virtual and 36 hours long, spearheaded by two faces new to UMBC, but certainly not to the world of giving.
5 ways the Biden administration may help stem the loss of international students
President Biden’s promise to “lead with science and truth” will help reclaim lost ground by restoring U.S. leadership in science and technology.
Why COVID-19 won’t kill cities
When density is no longer cursed by contagion, cities will reassert their magic, through their ability to enhance sharing, matching, and learning.
Engineering can contribute to a reimagining of the US public health system
As public health becomes increasingly digital, systems engineering will begin to fill this critical public health knowledge gap.
An Act of Kindness Inspires a Legacy
Ricardo Zwaig was close to dropping out of school, but an unexpected financial gift allowed him to complete his degree. Now a judge, he’s giving back.
We Have 2021 Vision
We look forward to 2021 and beyond, we share a common hope, to once again be in community with one another.
Goals Achieved
UMBC women’s lacrosse coach Amy Slade is inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
Retrievers Behind the Scenes—Adwoa Hanson-Hall
As an international student advisor, Adwoa Hanson-Hall knows first-hand how important it is to have someone who knows the ins-and-outs of education abroad.
FDA authorized first over-the-counter COVID-19 test – useful but not a game changer
The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is expected to cost US$30, is easy to use, and produces results within 20 minutes. But it still has its limitations.
Shop Talk
What happens when you sit down three key players in Alumni Relations and Development who span UMBC’s history? You learn that some things haven’t changed.