In May, real estate appraiser and UMBC alum Steven O’Farrell released his first YA novel, Simone LaFray and the Chocolatiers’ Ball.
Dreams Realized: Celebrating 30 Years of UMBC’s Meyerhoff Scholars Program
Hundreds of Meyerhoff Scholars Program alumni gathered to celebrate the program’s 30th anniversary, and to thank Robert E. Meyerhoff for his bold vision.
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...
How Will You Distinguish Yourself?
“If I really want to stay in this country I would have to do two or three things,” Raphael remembers thinking early on. “One, distinguish myself in every possible way.”
Making UMBC Shine
UMBC rolled out a new brand and with it launched a fresh homepage, icon, and video. Alumni in the filmmaking industry are behind the scenes of UMBC’s brand video.
Together We Rise — Annual Scholarship Luncheon
At UMBC’s 8th annual Scholarship Luncheon, student recipients of endowed scholarships met and thanked the backers of their financial support.
Crafting Sounds for the Stars
A degree from UMBC can take you anywhere — even a galaxy far, far away. Kimberly Patrick ‘08 has a geek’s dream job, working for Lucasfilm’s Skywalker Sound.
Stitching Her Story
This March 23, in celebration of Maryland Day, the Maryland Historical Society will launch a year-long retrospective of alumna Mimi Dietrich’s work at its Baltimore headquarters. Titled “Hometown Girl,” the show dives deep into her decades-long quilting career.
The Joy of Giving
On UMBC’s second annual Giving Day last week, campus and social media buzzed with creative call-outs and challenges for 1,000 donors to participate in the 24-hour...
Celebrating Public Service
More than 130 members of the Retriever community gathered in Annapolis on January 23 to celebrate the many ways UMBC alumni make an impact through careers that serve the State of Maryland,...