A new online exhibit featuring alumnus Zachary Z. Handler’s pandemic portraits of friends and strangers makes the most of a challenging situation.
Balancing free speech and inclusion event creates robust campus conversation
UMBC’s latest virtual gathering featured alumni experts to discuss balancing the university’s shared commitments to free speech and inclusion.
Then & Now—Electoral College
This year’s Election Extravaganze was reenvisioned via Discord, complete with chat rooms to match the physical spaces everyone was missing.
A Semester Like No Other
The first half of UMBC’s academic year looked different from years past, but Retriever pride remained steady as the community pulled together.
First In Class
It’s no secret why first generation college students thrive at UMBC. Our network of first generation staff and faculty make it the center of their work as educators and researchers.
Career Q&A: Melissa Penley Cormier, M.F.A. ’17
Every so often, we chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. By day, Melissa Penley Cormier, M.F.A '17, intermedia + digital arts...
Retrievers Behind the Scenes – Jamie Jaegers ’14, M.A., ’16
Every day, Retrievers are working behind the scenes to make a difference in the lives of our students. Jamie Jaegers '14, health administration and public policy,...
Acknowledging the Past, Building a Better Future
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.