“I maintain a pretty high performance and art schedule, and have for a long time,” says Alexander, who is pursuing an MFA in UMBC’s intermedia and digital arts program as much for the community and the push to produce as anything else.
Leaders in Teaching – Alumni Award Winners Raise the Bar
Two alumni award winners are graduates of UMBC’s language, literacy, and culture Ph.D. program, the first of its kind to bring an interdisciplinary approach to research that crosses the humanities, social sciences, and education.
The Impact of Orange is the New Black
As the series wraps up its final season, April Householder ‘95, co-editor of Feminist Perspectives on Orange is the New Black, shares some thoughts on the lasting impact of this groundbreaking show.
Behind the Lens: Photographing UMBC Swimming & Diving
UMBC Magazine's longtime photographer Marlayna Demond '11 is used to going to great lengths to get her shot. A former Linehan Scholar, she climbs on tables and ladders...
Dreams Realized: Celebrating 30 Years of UMBC’s Meyerhoff Scholars Program
Hundreds of Meyerhoff Scholars Program alumni gathered to celebrate the program’s 30th anniversary, and to thank Robert E. Meyerhoff for his bold vision.
How to Be Funny with Christine Ferrera
This UMBC alumna not only routinely braves the comedy stage, she also offers up some wisdom for future comedians.
Teamwork on the Court and in Class
Good luck, Retrievers!
UMBC men’s basketball is officially heading to the America East championship final to defend our title. The Retrievers take on the Vermont Catamounts this...
Stitching Her Story
This March 23, in celebration of Maryland Day, the Maryland Historical Society will launch a year-long retrospective of alumna Mimi Dietrich’s work at its Baltimore headquarters. Titled “Hometown Girl,” the show dives deep into her decades-long quilting career.
Roda to Resistance
This weekend, while millions watch the biggest football event of the year, Maceo Thomas ’93 will celebrate community and resistance through capoeira.
How To Become a Fanzine Fan
Lucky for us, UMBC’s Special Collections has an out of this world selection of fanzine treasures!