UMBC News and Magazine Headlines

Emily Escobedo B.A., Psychology Cum Laude Hometown: New Rochelle, New York Plans: Early childhood education certificate, UMBC When I was invited to be a part of the swim team at UMBC, I...

Heather Frank B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Summa Cum Laude Hometown: Rawlings, Maryland Plans: Ph.D., Harvard University The amazing mentorship I have received at UMBC has...

Kayla Smith B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies (Public Health Advocacy) Hometown: Laurel, Maryland Plans: J.D., Brooklyn Law School Iron sharpens iron, and at UMBC I have been given the space...

Danielle Allison B.A., Political Science; B.A., Asian Studies Magna Cum Laude Hometown: Columbia, Maryland Plans: U.S. Department of Defense During orientation, all incoming students were...

Natacha Ngea B.S., Computer Engineering Hometown: Yaounde, Cameroon Plans: Software engineer, Harris Corporation I have had multiple mentors and coaches at UMBC. Their support and feedback...

Daniela Mujica-Martorell B.A., Asian Studies; B.A., Global Studies; B.F.A., Design Magna Cum Laude, Certificate: Honors College Hometown: Arequipa, Peru Plans: Applying for a Fulbright...

Matthew Landen B.S., Computer Science and Mathematics Summa Cum Laude Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland Plans: Ph.D., Georgia Tech UMBC has taught me the value of and need for...

Erin Callahan B.A., Social Work Magna Cum Laude Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland Plans: M.S.W., University of Maryland, Baltimore My experience at UMBC has been life changing. The social...

Kaitlin Smith B.A., Media and Communication Studies Cum Laude Hometown: Perryville, Maryland Plans: M.A., Morgan State University Finding my place in college is one of the greatest things...

William Klotz M.A.T., Foreign Language Education Magna Cum Laude Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Plans: Teaching in Mexico, Fulbright Program My “weaknesses” of coming from poverty, having a...