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We’re in the homestretch of Retriever Love Week here at the Alumni House, and we have quite a few stories left to go, so we’re making multiple posts today! Enjoy these tales of UMBC romance, and...

Following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, there has been widespread speculation over the next steps to fill the vacant seat. William Blake, an assistant professor of political...

Got good news? We want to hear it! Whether it’s a new job, family additions, interesting travels, reunions with classmates — or anything in between — submit a Class Note for the website and UMBC...

From the beep of a text alert to the whir of a laptop fan, soundscapes play a major role in students’ experiences inside and outside the classroom. Steph Ceraso, an assistant professor of English,...

Two faculty in UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) have been named recipients of notable awards for their work mentoring students and advancing engineering education...

We’re halfway through our unofficial Valentine’s Extension Week! We’ve shared so many great stories with you already, and we have plenty more to go. We hope you’re feeling the love as much as we...

UMBC women’s swimming and diving defended their America East Championship on Sunday, February 14, 2016, with high-energy, record-setting performances. Emily Escobedo ’17, psychology,...

So many of you have found lasting love at UMBC that we decided to extend Valentine’s Day to tell your stories! Here are four more. Michael Glassman ’12, geography and environmental systems, met...

Dedicated staff members are a key element in UMBC’s rise to prominence. Every December, the UMBC community gathers together for the university’s annual Service Awards. It’s an event so large and...

Melanie D. Harrison-Okoro ’11, Ph.D. environmental science, was raised outside Tuskegee, Alabama, where her family taught her to catch bass and catfish on Lake Martin. “My twin sister and I were...