As the nation confronts generations-worth of structural racism, UMBC’s community is digging deep to learn, reflect, and take action for long-term change.
Tough Times, Smart Planning
Ways our Retriever community is reaching together to offer sound advice on money, careers, and more.
With new leadership, bwtech@UMBC builds on legacy of innovation for public good
As the world takes on the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, bwtech finds itself in the position to innovate in more ways than ever.
UMBC Makers Shift Gears to Pitch In
Whether sewing up a storm or finding creative uses for kitty litter boxes, Retriever Nation is using special skills to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Emergency Funds Help UMBC Students Stay Black and Gold
UMBC’s Stay Black and Gold Emergency Fund provides awards to students ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 depending on needs arising from unexpected crises.
Challenge Met: UMBC Giving Day 2020 a Resounding Success
Each February, the UMBC community reaches together to support student success with gifts made during one 24-hour Giving Day extravaganza. And every year, our...
50-Foot Woman Tells All
“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...