Despite competing in a pandemic, student-athletes rose to the occasion and added several new chapters to UMBC record books this year.
UMBC Celebrates Women’s History Month
There are scores of UMBC alumnae who are changing the world through their contributions, leadership, and talent. Throughout Women’s History Month, we are highlighting...
Celebrating UMBC’s winter 2020 graduates
After a year of tremendous change and challenges, UMBC was thrilled to come together virtually to celebrate the winter graduates of the Class of 2020. Although the pandemic prevented us from gathering together in the Event Center, our campus community still turned out to share congratulations and support for our Retrievers.
The Best Is Yet to Come
This December, we celebrated the achievements and accomplishments of the class of 2019. President Freeman Hrabowski addressed the magnitude of these ceremonies saying, “Today, graduates, this is a time for dreams fulfilled.”
How to Become an American Ninja Warrior
Mama’s Boy Dan Eiskant ’19, media and communication studies, took the American Ninja Warrior challenge head-on and has competed two trials so far. He’s also teaching the next generation of ANJ hopefuls.
Food for Thought
“We want to help students create meals that are easy to cook, but also well-rounded and full of nutrients,” explains Sachs, UMBC’s dietitian.
Dawg Days Abroad: The scoop on UMBC’s newest summer program
Most new students can’t wait to get their college careers started. This group of dedicated Retrievers really couldn’t wait. Through UMBC’s new Dawg Days Abroad program, nearly 30...
Miles to Go Before They Sleep
Nothing ruins a summer day like the invastion of bees, mosquitoes, and ants. Luckily, our UMBC students encountered a very different kind of bug this summer – the travel bug. UMBC’s Education...
It’s Not a Goodbye, It’s a “See You Later”
Commencement 2019—around 2,000 brilliant graduates destined to change the world, droves of mentors whose support made everything possible, and one tornado warning that tried to rain on our...
Gratitude for a Great Season
This season has been another remarkable one for Retriever Nation. After a series of incredible nail-biter victories and another trip to the America East title game, the UMBC men’s basketball season has ended.