One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community.
- UMBC ranks #16 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of best online master’s in computer information technology programs.
- UMBC-Lakeland partnership’s academic afterschool programming has been referenced as an effective model to support and teach dual language learners (DLLs).
- Marjoleine Kars, history, will speak at High Point University reception event on Jan. 28.
- Neils Van Tomme, CADVC, offers an angle on the portrayal of migration, an increasingly common theme for visual artists.
- Jack Suess, information technology, shares his thoughts on the education technology to focus on in 2016.
- Erin Lavik, chemical, biochemical and environmental engineering, will present research on designing polymers to protect and repair the nervous system at the upcoming TEDxBroadway in New York City.
For more on what’s happening in our community, head to UMBC News.
