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UMBC @umbc.edu · 2h

At a young age, Jacqueline Smith ’06, chem, already knew what she wanted to study. What she wasn’t quite sure about was where that would take her. It wasn’t until she found herself in Katherine Seley-Radtke’s chemistry lab that she found her true passion—academic research.
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Jacqueline Smith '06, Cancer Drug Researcher And Role Model For Black Chemists - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

Jacqueline Smith ’06 is an award winning researcher and role model for black chemists. She is a 2025 Alumni Award recipient.

UMBC @umbc.edu · 4d

In case you needed any inspiration for last-minute candy shopping, check out these favorites from our Retrievers!

UMBC @umbc.edu · 12d

Meagan Wade ’13, psychology, is the program coordinator for the Department of Information Systems. She’s organized standing-room-only talks with tech leaders, game nights with pizzas and snacks, resume workshops and job search training, and more. umbc.edu/stories/meet...

Meet A Retriever—Meagan Wade ’13, Goes Above And Beyond To Make Students Feel Welcome And Engaged - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

Meagan Wade ’13, psychology, is the program coordinator for the Department of Information Systems. She organizes fun and educational events for IS students to build community.

UMBC @umbc.edu · 13d

Another dog-tastic weekend is in the books with the conclusion of #UMBChomecoming celebrations. Past, present, and future Retrievers enjoyed more than 40 events this year. umbc.edu/stories/umbc...

UMBC’s 2025 Homecoming Hypes Up The Retriever Community - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

Another dog-tastic weekend is in the books with the conclusion of UMBC’s 2025 Homecoming celebration. Past, present, and future Retrievers enjoyed more...

UMBC @umbc.edu · 17d

The University System of Maryland William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation has awarded Eric Stokan, director of the Center for Social Science Scholarship (CS3), the Elkins Professorship for Academic Transformation. #UMBCproud umbc.edu/stories/eric...

2025 Eric Stokan AI Address Barriers And Promotes AI Equity For Students And Faculty With Elkins Professorship For Academic Transformation

Eric Stokan is the recipient of AI Elkins Professorship for Academic Transformation from USM to address this gap with his project "Computational Social...

UMBC @umbc.edu · 19d

From the hundreds of UMBC alumni at AstraZeneca, Mark Benesch ’08, chemical engineering, has recruited and inspired a team of eight dedicated to forging stronger links to their alma mater. umbc.edu/stories/mark...

Mark Benesch Catalyzes UMBC’s Partnership With Drug Maker AstraZeneca - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

Mark Benesch, ’08, chemical engineering, is elevating UMBC's partnership with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca. Since starting at the company as the...

UMBC @umbc.edu · 20d

Track and field student athlete Anjayooluwa “Jayo” Adegboyo ’25, biochemistry and molecular biology, was named the 2025 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. umbc.edu/stories/meet...

Jayo Adegboyo ’25, Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Of The Year

On Track to Lead UMBC senior track and field student athlete Anjayooluwa “Jayo” Adegboyo ’25, biochemistry and molecular biology, was named the 2025 Arthur Ashe Jr.

UMBC @umbc.edu · 21d

“What makes hackUMBC great is the display of growth, innovation, and teamwork,” says Isabella Goltser, the president of hackUMBC and a junior computer science major who has been part of hackUMBC since her first year on campus. umbc.edu/stories/hack...

HackUMBC Draws Hundreds To Campus For A Weekend Of Snack-fueled, Tech-inspired Problem Solving - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

Students competed in the 24-hour annual hackUMBC to create creative solutions to problems that matter to them.

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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 24d

School spirit(s): Inside the ghost archives at UMBC

School spirit(s): Inside the ghost archives at UMBC

UMBC has one of the world’s largest parapsychology collections, including ghostly items such as seance photos and notes supposedly scrawled by spirits.

UMBC @umbc.edu · 26d

Where are they now? Read more about how these six 2025 – 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients are taking on the world...literally. umbc.edu/stories/2025...

Who Is “Fulbright Material”? UMBC's Six 2025 – 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Recipients Share Their Not-so-secret Recipe For Success

With three UMBC 2025 – 2026 Fulbrights already settled in Taiwan, Norway, and Indonesia, and three preparing to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Belgium,...

UMBC @umbc.edu · Oct 3

Climate change is an ever growing concern, and at times it can be confusing to know how we can help make a difference. Check out how faculty, staff, & students are going green through grants, campus installations, research, and community service projects. umbc.edu/stories/7-wa...

Retrievers Going Green: 7 Ways UMBC Has Contributed To Sustainability Efforts - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

Check out how faculty, staff, and students are going green through grants, campus installations, research, and community service projects.

UMBC @umbc.edu · Oct 2

Retrievers of all ages (dogs included) know what it means when the summer heat is replaced with the cool, crisp air of autumn. When the pumpkin spice lattes flow from the UC & hoodies become the marquee clothing item on campus. #UMBChomecoming is upon us. umbc.edu/stories/cele...

Homecoming 2025: Bonfires, Carnivals, And Puppies—oh My! - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

This year's Homecoming promises a mix of cherished traditions and exciting new events with something for every member of the UMBC community.

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 30

Of course there were going to be highlights from an event called Dogapalooza! Thanks to UMBC's Res Life for co-hosting such a fun event on Friday!

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 29

“UMBC staff & faculty are dedicated to one another, to our students, and to our mission. That dedication inspires us to continually improve, to support the growth of others, & to participate in setting the course for our future," says President Valerie Sheares Ashby. umbc.edu/quick-posts/...

Living The Mission—UMBC Recognized For 16 Years As A ‘Great College To Work For’ - UMBC

For 16 years, UMBC has been recognized by ModernThink's Great Colleges to Work For survey, including 14 on the Honor Roll

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 24

U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings mark UMBC as tied for #127 among national universities, up 17 places from 2025, and tied for #63 on the list of top public schools, up 11 places. #UMBCproud
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U.S. News Affirms UMBC’s Status As A Leading Public University With Strong Student Support, Especially For Veterans - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

U.S. News Best Colleges rankings affirm UMBC’s position as one of the nation’s leading public universities, with strong student support, especially for veterans.

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 19

UMBC opened its doors 59 years ago today on what had previously been 432 acres of farmland. We had 750 students, 45 faculty members, 35 support staff, and 3 new buildings. Today, enrollment is strong at 13,530 students, with more than 100,000 alumni. Look how far we’ve come!

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 18

For anyone who finds evolution fascinating or loves nature, Kevin Omland's new book, "Understanding the Tree of Life," offers a fresh angle on how every species on the planet is interconnected. Omland says that his 25 years at UMBC helped shape the text.
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Understanding The Tree Of Life: A Fresh Look At Evolution With Biology Professor Kevin Omland

Kevin Omland has spent 25 years teaching and researching evolution. His new book, Understanding the Tree of Life, is the latest in the “Understanding Life” series published by Cambridge University Pre...

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 18

There are volumes of what we can tell you about UMBC's Library, but we wanted to show you instead! Take a peek at the many resources available to you, including study rooms, equipment rentals, and more!

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 17

As a sports economist, Dennis Coates is not a fair weather fan. He lives and breathes sports and how they affect the larger economy 365 days a year. The North American Association of Sports Economists recently established an award in his honor.
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2025 Dennis Coates Closes Out His 30th Year At UMBC At The Top Of His Game With An Award From The North American Association Of Sports Economists

The North American Association of Sports Economists established an award in Dennis Coates name and his long-time research partner, Brad R. Humphreys's honor.

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 16

Dann Malihom ’10, M.A. ’16, has spent most of his adult life at UMBC—as a longtime staff member, adjunct faculty, and now the vice president of engagement on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Talk about a lifelong Retriever!
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Meet A Retriever—Dann Malihom ’10, M.A. ’16, UMBC Staff Member, Sociology Faculty, And Alumni Association Board Member - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

Meet Dann Malihom ’10, M.A. ’16, a UMBC staff member, adjunct faculty in the sociology department, and alumni board member.

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 15

This summer, hundreds of Retrievers built on the foundational knowledge they learned in the classroom and applied it to their internships—getting front seat roles in bridge engineering and analyzing cyber threats to research opportunities on campus.
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Feeling Supported At Summer Internships Gives Retrievers A Leg Up In Applied Learning - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

“Support” is one of the most frequently used words when UMBC students reflect on their internship experiences on and off campus. From resources offered by the Career Center, to guidance from professor...

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 10

As you continue to settle into our UMBC community, one of your fellow Retrievers has some advice for how to make the most of your new adventure. umbc.edu/stories/retr...

Fellow Retrievers Offer 4 Pieces Of Advice To Get The Most Out Of Your Time At UMBC - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

Now that the first week of classes is underway and you’re starting to find your new classrooms and make friends, you might be wondering how to make the most of this semester (whether it’s your first o...

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 8

We are ready to tackle our first full week of the fall semester! Extra credit (in the form of a True Grit high five) to any new student who can find themselves in the class photo!

Aerial shot of hundreds of students spelling out the letters UMBC on the quad

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 8

As the fall 2025 semester takes off at UMBC, the campus hums with the energy of our largest-ever incoming class, reflecting a Retriever spirit that draws talent from near and far. This fall UMBC welcomed 2,280 first-time, first-year students & over 870 new transfer students. umbc.edu/stories/welc...

Retrievers Rising: Welcoming The Largest-ever Incoming Class - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

UMBC welcomes its largest-ever incoming class of 2,280 students and over 870 transfers for fall 2025, boosting undergraduate enrollment by 2.6 percent. With a vibrant, diverse community and events lik...

UMBC @umbc.edu · Sep 6

We're going to borrow the mic for a minute to shout out a very happy birthday to President Valerie Sheares Ashby! Wishing you the best year yet!