Filmmaker Jules Rosskam, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Arts at UMBC, was awarded a prestigious Creative Capital Award in 2021 to support production of his new feature film, Desire Lines.
Game Changers
Learning and play can look a lot alike. Both call for creativity, curiosity, practice, and reflection. That’s why some Retrievers are combining the two.
Reframing the Question
These Individualized Study instructors eagerly invite the students into the mystery and wonder of the world with reverence—and a healthy dose of skepticism.
Body of Work
It was at UMBC that Arteche decided to delve into other ways of exploring their identity and visibility through art and culture.
Future of college will involve fewer professors
Educational technology reseacher sees three trends that shrink the role of traditional college professors: Rise of AI, erosion of tenure, and flipped classrooms.
The Alumni Awards Return
UMBC is excited to announce the 32nd annual Alumni Awards. While the in-person ceremony may be smaller than past years, we are celebrating more alumni than ever.
Taxing bachelors and proposing marriage lotteries – how superpowers addressed declining birthrates in the past
A historian reflects on how governments and societies have traditionally responded to low marriage and birthrates with various persuasion techniques.
Corrie Francis Parks: Artist, Community Builder, and Advocate for Students
In addition to pursuing her own art, Corrie Parks promotes her students, helping them enter the professional art world with as few barriers as possible.
Building an Inclusive Workforce—Rising Together
Three alumnae discuss how their time at UMBC impacted their professional trajectories. Now, they’re paving the way for the next generation of leaders.
As Urban Life Resumes, Can US Cities Avert Gridlock?
The pandemic gave Americans a tantalizing glimpse of what less car-oriented cities would look like. But what happens if cities just return to “normal”?