In her position at The League, Ghazal Rahmanpanah is trying to encourage people to live more civically minded lives through narrative change.
By Saving One Life, You Have Saved All Humankind
Mohammed Khalid was the youngest person convicted of terrorism in the U.S. After his deradicalization, Khalid now researches ways to avoid extremism online.
MUTUAL FLOURISHING
Different disciplines are training up social justice-minded students to do no harm in the communities they work with, one thriving relationship at a time.
Access for All—Rising Together
Many Retrievers aspire to create a community that treats each member as a whole person deserving of respect, no matter their age or identity. These two Rising Stars are doing just that.
Rising Together
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Building the Magic
If Peter Wood ’06, theatre, is doing his job well, you’ll never notice what he’s doing. It should look effortless and natural, smooth and, well, magical.
Retriever Educators Are Everywhere
A video series highlights alumni educators using their careers to encourage students, in the classroom, but also through less traditional avenues.
How to Throw a Hammer
It’s widely accepted that you need to practice a skill for 10,000 hours before becoming an expert. Andrew Haberman has a different number in mind—20,000 throws.
Meaningful Representation
Minner hopes the creation of an archive at UMBC will encourage more members of the Lumbee Tribe to dig into their past, while also finding pride in their present.
Finish Line in Sight
Online classes have changed the game for a specific population—former students who paused their education are returning to complete their degrees.