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UMBC has named Phyllis Robinson, professor of biological sciences, the Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Chair of Biological Sciences. The three-year appointment honors Robinson for her exceptional...

Riding high on a string of recent wins, UMBC’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will greet the spring semester with hotly anticipated games against major rivals at the Retrievers’ home court,...

With antibiotic resistance on the rise, it’s critical that researchers develop new ways to stop bacteria that cause diseases like food poisoning, sepsis, pneumonia, or tuberculosis. “We have to...

A brief and unusual flash spotted on June 16, 2018  has puzzled astronomers and astrophysicists across the globe. The event, called AT2018cow and nicknamed “the Cow,” defies many of the models...

The potential spread of disease from farmed oysters to wild oysters is a frequent concern for oyster producers and consumers alike. Contrary to common perceptions, new UMBC research in Aquaculture...

It wouldn’t be a proper farewell to 2018 without reminiscing about some of the biggest UMBC stories from the year. The Retrievers made NCAA history, the Kennedy Center showcased a student’s...

U.S. News has recognized UMBC’s online master’s degree in information systems as one of the top 20 in the nation in new online degree rankings announced today. The program climbed up four places...

Have you ever tried to make yourself laugh – or make yourself stop laughing? According to Robert Provine, professor emeritus of psychology, these two actions are out of our control because...

UMBC’s Computer Science Education student group recently hosted the third annual Hour of Code event on campus. This popular community event is an opportunity for both local K-12 students and...

The Baltimore Sun has named UMBC one of the “Top Workplaces” in the Baltimore region for 2018. UMBC ranked eighth among all large employers in the region—the only university and only government...