Alumni Awards

Alumni Awards 2018: Kimberly Ellison-Taylor ’93, ISM

For many in the UMBC community, “success is never final” has become a familiar motto. Kimberly Ellison-Taylor ’93, information systems management, epitomizes UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski’s familiar words by excelling in her work, while also creating opportunities for women and minorities in her field of technology and accounting. “Kimberly shares UMBC’s mission of inclusive excellence,” says UMBC development officer Susie Lynch, who nominated Taylor for the award. Ellison-Taylor will receive the UMBC Alumni Award for Outstanding Alumna in Engineering & Information Technology at a ceremony on October 4. As the Global Strategy Director for the Financial and Professional Services Industries… Continue Reading Alumni Awards 2018: Kimberly Ellison-Taylor ’93, ISM

2018 Alumni Awards: Mimi Dietrich ’70, American studies

On September 19, 1966, UMBC opened its doors to students for the first day of classes in the institution’s history. Mimi Dietrich ’70, American studies, was among those “pioneer” students, encouraged by faculty and administrators to take advantage of a campus where everything was both new and possible. “So many of them were inspiring because they were joining us in this new university,” says Dietrich, who has in her decades as an alumna continued to show her passion for UMBC in a variety of ways. Dietrich will receive the UMBC Alumni Award for Distinguished Service at a ceremony on October… Continue Reading 2018 Alumni Awards: Mimi Dietrich ’70, American studies

2018 Alumni Awards: Zainab Alkebsi ’09, political science

Growing up, Zainab Alkebsi ’09, political science, always knew she wanted to become a lawyer. The daughter of Yemeni immigrants, Alkebsi is the first in her family to attend law school, as well as the only deaf member of her family. As an attorney, Alkebsi hoped she could help break down barriers to accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing community. Now, as policy counsel for the National Association for the Deaf (NAD), Alkebsi does just that. In her role with NAD, Alkebsi interfaces with government agencies, Congress, coalitions, media, and businesses on all issues affecting the deaf and… Continue Reading 2018 Alumni Awards: Zainab Alkebsi ’09, political science

2018 Alumni Awards: Chief Judge Wanda Keyes Heard ’79, political science

Chief Judge Wanda Keyes Heard ’79, political science, was drawn to UMBC by the intimate class sizes and impressive credentials of the political science faculty, but quickly grew to love the campus and remained an on-campus student throughout her undergraduate days. Today, she is the first female Chief Judge in the history of the 8th Judicial Circuit, appointed to the position after serving the citizens of Baltimore City as a Circuit Court Judge in Baltimore for 19 years. Though 40 years have passed since her time at UMBC, she credits her time as an undergraduate student for her professional successes… Continue Reading 2018 Alumni Awards: Chief Judge Wanda Keyes Heard ’79, political science

2018 Alumni Awards Announced

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UMBC Alumni Association recognizing alumni and faculty who have made outstanding contributions to the University, their professions, and communities. In October, the individuals below will be honored. Interested in learning more about the award recipients? Profiles will be posted here at UMBC Magazine leading up to the awards ceremony. REGISTER TODAY: Join us Thursday, October 4, to celebrate these individuals at the Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall. 2018 UMBC Alumni Award Winners Outstanding Alumna in Engineering & Information Technology Kimberly Ellison Taylor ‘93, Information Systems Global Strategy Director, Oracle Outstanding Alumna… Continue Reading 2018 Alumni Awards Announced

Alumni Awards 2017: Sylvia Trent-Adams, Ph.D. ’06, Public Policy

In the weeks leading up to the Alumni Awards Ceremony, we’ll be profiling each honoree in more detail here on our blog. Today, meet Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, Ph.D. ’06, public policy, the current Deputy Surgeon General of the United States and our Outstanding Alumna in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Sylvia Trent-Adams, Ph.D. ’06, public policy, currently serves as the Deputy Surgeon General of the Unites States. She is a Rear Admiral (RADM) in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps. In her role as Deputy Surgeon General she advises and supports the Surgeon General regarding operations of the USPHS… Continue Reading Alumni Awards 2017: Sylvia Trent-Adams, Ph.D. ’06, Public Policy

Alumni Awards 2017: Steven Storck ’08, Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics, M.S. ’09, Mechanical Engineering, and Ph.D. ’14, Mechanical Engineering

In the weeks leading up to the Alumni Awards Ceremony, we’ll be profiling each honoree in more detail here on our blog. Today, meet Steven Storck ’08, mechanical engineering, M.S. ’09, mechanical engineering, and Ph.D. ’14, mechanical engineering, additive manufacturing engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and this year’s Distinguished Service honoree. As a triple alumnus of UMBC, Steven Storck ’08, mechanical engineering and mathematics, M.S. ’09, mechanical engineering, and Ph.D. ’14, mechanical engineering, knows his way around campus, to say the least. In addition to his day job as an additive manufacturing application engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory,… Continue Reading Alumni Awards 2017: Steven Storck ’08, Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics, M.S. ’09, Mechanical Engineering, and Ph.D. ’14, Mechanical Engineering

Alumni Awards – October 6, 2016

The 2016 Alumni Awards recipients were honored at the Linehan Concert Hall, UMBC. Learn more about our past award winners

Fall Fun for Alums!

Spend some time with fellow alumni at these great fall events: Annapolis Lighthouse Cruise with CYA Saturday, September 20, 4 p.m. check-in, 4:30 – 6 p.m. cruise Watermark Cruises, Annapolis MD Join fellow UMBC alumni and friends as we explore and cruise by the Thomas Point Lighthouse, the most recognized lighthouse in Maryland. The event with take place on a 65′ yacht, the Cabaret II where you will enjoy a close-up view of this iconic treasure. Check in begins at 4 p.m. and the ship departs from the City Dock at 4:30 p.m. There will be an informal alumni happy… Continue Reading Fall Fun for Alums!

Nominate an Outstanding Alum or Faculty Member!

The UMBC Alumni Association is accepting nominations for this year’s Alumni Awards ceremony. Now in its 26th year, this is the premier alumni event designed to recognize and celebrate professional and personal achievements and service to the university. Four different types of awards are given: Outstanding Alumnus/a of the Year, Distinguished Service, Young Alumni Rising Star and Outstanding Faculty (the latter is a new award category designed to acknowledge extraordinary teaching). Nominations for this year’s awards will be accepted until May 30, 2014. The awards ceremony will be held during Homecoming on Thursday, October 9, 2014. If you have any… Continue Reading Nominate an Outstanding Alum or Faculty Member!

6 Reasons to Nominate Someone Great…

There’s really no question that Retrievers are some of the best and brightest in Maryland and around the world. Our alumni are teaching at Harvard and MIT. They’re doctors and researchers at Johns Hopkins and the National Institutes of Health.  They’re leading the charge for non-profits that are changing the world. They’re starting super cool businesses. And on top of all that, they’re just good, nice people who care about their friends, family and community. But if that’s not enough motivation to start typing now, we’ve put together six more reasons why you should nominate someone you know: You can… Continue Reading 6 Reasons to Nominate Someone Great…

Outstanding Alumni of the Year for 2012 Announced

The UMBC Alumni Association will honor six alumni and UMBC president Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, at the annual Outstanding Alumni of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Learn more about our past award winners. The following alumni will receive awards: Outstanding Alumnus of the Year in the Humanities Greg Cangialosi ’96, English Co-founder, Betamore After graduating from UMBC in 1996, Greg Cangialosi launched Baltimore-based email service provider Blue Sky Factory, a company that in 2011 marked a ten-year successful track record and a global reach. In 2010, the company was named a Future 50 company by Baltimore SmartCEO… Continue Reading Outstanding Alumni of the Year for 2012 Announced

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