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Crowdfunding Highlight: Alternative Spring Break

Here at UMBC, we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring; spring means mild temperatures, longer afternoons, outdoorsy fun, and, of course, spring break. For most, this much needed...

Posted: February 26, 2015, 4:00 PM

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 02/27

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll...

Posted: February 25, 2015, 4:15 PM

Richard Forno on Cybersecurity

Richard Forno, assistant director for UMBC’s Center for Cybersecurity, addressed the Southwest Baltimore Economic Forum on February 24, 2015. He considered such questions as: What is...

Posted: February 25, 2015, 3:20 PM

Alumni Perk: the RAC

With spring right around the corner (fingers crossed), we hope that you’ll shake off the winter lazies with us at the RAC. The UMBC athletic/recreation department offers a special discounted...

Posted: February 24, 2015, 3:00 PM

Vanderlei Martins on the Value of Cube Satellites

Vanderlei Martins, a professor of physics and researcher with the Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology (JCET) joined Sheilah Kast on Maryland Morning to discuss his cube satellite or CubeSat...

Posted: February 23, 2015, 7:54 PM

Swimming and Diving Teams Win Championships

Last week, the women’s swimming and diving team won the 2015 America East Championship with 791 points. The men’s swimming and diving team became the 2015 Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association...

Posted: February 23, 2015, 7:26 PM

Alums in the News: Jones, Barannikova, and Berlin

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! Earlier this week, Julian E. Jones, Jr....

Posted: February 23, 2015, 5:00 PM