Lucky for us, UMBC’s Special Collections has an out of this world selection of fanzine treasures!
Tiny Beautiful Things
Beneath the black and gold, and far beyond what might immediately catch your eye, lies a world of wonder. You just need to know where — and how — to look.
By Jenny...
Moving the Needle
With their hearts in the work and their ears to the ground, the people behind some of UMBC’s longest-standing homegrown programs are solving big societal problems. But the work is never done.
From Student Worker to Nationally Recognized IT Leader
Damian Doyle ‘99, B.S. Computer Science, ‘16 M.S Information Systems, says building trust and relationships are essential to his work every day at UMBC.
Doyle, assistant...
Homecoming 2018: Magic Retriever Moments
This year's Homecoming brought Retrievers of all ages back to their alma mater. In many ways, Homecoming represented the very best of what UMBC has to offer, from reunions with lifelong friends...
Hilltop Donors Learn About Current Research at Annual Celebration Dinner
President Freeman Hrabowski welcomed the Hilltop Society—individuals and organizations that contributed $1,000 or more in the previous fiscal year—to campus this week to thank them for their generosity and support.
Two Meyerhoff Alumnae Included in Sun “Women to Watch” List
Two Meyerhoff Scholars Program alumnae, Kavita Krishnaswamy, M13, '07, mathematics, and Tabassum Majid, M18, M.A. '18, aging studies, '10, interdisciplinary...
1966 Society Enjoys Tour of A Designed Life Exhibit
During their annual gathering on campus this week, members of The 1966 Society (individuals who have included UMBC in their estate plans) gathered for a private tour...
Bookstore Bob Leaves the Building
Rooted in the far corner, a leafy green plant has grown nearly across the office, curling around a large ticking clock, and hugging framed photographs a proud...
UMBC Night at Oriole Park
More than 375 alumni and friends enjoyed a night of fun at this year's annual UMBC Night at Oriole Park, on August 27. Guests enjoyed food in the bullpen and some snazzy UMBC-branded O's caps --...