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Gratitude for a Great Season

Fan support has been invaluable throughout the season. Here, Retriever Nation gathers at the UMBC Event Center to cheer on the team during their America East championship bid. This season has...

Posted: March 16, 2019, 5:53 PM

The True Story of UMBC’s Mascot, True Grit

Q: What’s the real story behind True Grit? Why was a Chesapeake Bay Retriever chosen as the school’s mascot? —Zozscha Bomhardt ’93 Campus Sam was UMBC’s very first live mascot. A contest during...

Posted: March 15, 2019, 5:43 PM

Teamwork on the Court and in Class

Good luck, Retrievers! UMBC men’s basketball is officially heading to the America East championship final to defend our title. The Retrievers take on the Vermont Catamounts this Saturday, March...

Posted: March 15, 2019, 5:35 PM

Stitching Her Story

Maryland Historical Society to launch year-long display of quilts by Mimi Dietrich ’70, American studies When Mimi Dietrich sews, the corners of her mouth form a soft, confident smile as she...

Posted: March 14, 2019, 4:39 PM