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UMBC ushers in new academic year with largest class ever

With each new school year, UMBC welcomes Retrievers back to campus with a cherished tradition. Upon entering the arena for Convocation, faculty and staff cheer on new students with high fives,...

Posted: August 28, 2018, 9:02 PM

How to conserve half the planet without going hungry

Zia Mehrabi, University of British Columbia; Erle C. Ellis, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Navin Ramankutty, University of British Columbia Every day there are roughly 386,000 new...

Posted: August 22, 2018, 10:49 PM

Postcards from Around the World: Study Abroad at UMBC

Imagine having the chance to put down your books and computers and hit the open road. For a growing number of UMBC students, summer study abroad offers the opportunity to explore new cultures,...

Posted: August 21, 2018, 5:41 PM

Seattle Alumni Gather for Fun, Networking

Alumni living and working in downtown Seattle gathered this month at Black Bottle for a celebration of all things #RetrieverNation. Dr. Keith Bowman, Dean of College of Engineering and Information...

Posted: August 16, 2018, 8:38 PM