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Ivanka and her tower of crumbs

Preminda Jacob, Associate Professor of Art History and Museum Studies, UMBC For two hours each evening, an Ivanka Trump lookalike has been vacuuming a hot pink carpet at the Flashpoint Gallery...

Posted: February 13, 2019, 4:22 PM

Florence Knoll Bassett’s mid-century design diplomacy

by Margaret Re, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, UMBC The look, feel and functionality of the modern American office can be traced back to the work of one woman. Florence Knoll Bassett,...

Posted: February 8, 2019, 2:22 PM

UMBC chosen to host AAAS science and faith dialogue project

UMBC is one of six universities nationwide selected to host the “Engaging Scientists in the Science and Religion Dialogue” project, administered by the American Association for the Advancement of...

Posted: February 1, 2019, 9:57 PM

Roda to Resistance

For Maceo Thomas ‘93 (above, center), the martial art of capoeira is more than just a fun way of staying fit. It’s also a socially conscious art with a fascinating history, fortified by a...

Posted: January 29, 2019, 9:49 PM