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...
Beyond the Loop: Adventures Off Campus
Fun, food, and culture are just a walk — or a short ride — away in the towns surrounding the UMBC campus.
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...
The Shot Heard ‘Round the World
When UMBC dethroned the University of Vermont, 65 – 62, to win the America East men’s basketball champion ship on March 10, few anticipated the journey ahead. A stunning three-point shot by Jairus Lyles, with less than a second left on the clock, didn’t just catapult UMBC to the NCAA tournament, it set the tone for the nail-biting, heart-pounding, history-making run that would follow.
Life is Tweet – UMBC Men’s Basketball Makes History
As the team captured the nation’s heart on the court, Zach Seidel ’12, M.S. ’15, captivated Twitter with his snarky-yet-respectful play-by-play of the game. And as the team found...
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.
Beat of a Different Drum: UMBC’s Unique Musical Instrument, the Gamelan
In the corner of the Music Box theater, a spacious room on the first floor of the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, lives a curious collection of gold-colored instruments. Organized in an...
UMBC ends historic men's basketball season with pride, gratitude. #RetrieverNation
UMBC’s historic 20-point win over no. 1 seed University of Virginia last Friday gave the Retrievers a taste of NCAA victory. Two days and one <span...
UMBC men’s basketball makes history with victory over UVA, heads to NCAA round two
As Retriever Nation erupted with joy for UMBC’s 74-54 upset victory over the University of Virginia—<span...
UMBC rewrites the record books with NCAA victory over #1 UVA
With tonight’s 74-54 win over the University of Virginia’s (UVA) Cavaliers, UMBC has made basketball history as the first <span style="font-weight:...