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.
View from the Stands
The roar of the crowd. The squeak of sneakers on the court. The swish of the basket. These sounds – and the exciting atmosphere surrounding them – are just one part of what keeps UMBC...
Winter Commencement 2018: The Journey Continues
"I want you to tell your stories because stories inspire." Hundreds of mortarboard-laden heads nodded in agreement as President Freeman Hrabowski addressed the...
Suits and Celebs and Selfies, Oh My! Getting ESPYS Ready
Topping off a history-making year, the celebrations continue tonight for UMBC men’s basketball with a nomination for “Best Moment” at this year’s ESPY Awards. Before they jetted off for a...
Hop to It: Devin Meek, Professional Jump Roper
Monday through Thursday, he’s your average student. But once Friday rolls around, UMBC sophomore Devin Meeks packs his bags and does a forward 180, traveling the world for his part-time job: professional jump roper.