UMBC News and Magazine Headlines

UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski pointed out something interesting about the Graduate Research Conference as he spoke to the hundreds assembled for this year’s event: it’s not just about the...

UMBC exemplifies a statewide trend of ramping up efforts to help faculty and students turn their research into commercial products and companies, supporting emerging entrepreneurs and boosting the...

UMBC’s Office of the Vice President for Research has named seven new recipients of Strategic Awards for Research Transitions (START). The awards are formerly known as Special Research...

Three faculty in UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) have received distinguished awards from leading professional organizations for their commitment to mentoring...

After debuting at UMBC in November 2014, The Mathematics of Being Human is ready to launch its first full production in the United States. Five productions of the play are scheduled from March 30...

A recent TIME article highlights UMBC as a university that should be on the radar for top companies and start-ups seeking diverse technology talent. Tristan Walker, co-founder and chair of...

For its 50th anniversary, the TESOL International Association has recognized 50 professionals who have made significant contributions to TESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages)...

At a moment when the increasing threat of the Zika virus has brought renewed attention to environmental health issues, UMBC researchers are working on an extensive study to determine whether a...

Honors College Professor Ellen Handler Spitz recently presented a powerful talk on her work and research about the value of the arts for children across the world. Spitz was invited to present her...

Nearly 200 educators, students, artists, and administrators attended the 10th Annual Arts Integration Conference on Saturday, March 5 at UMBC. The event was hosted by UMBC’s Department of...