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The Council on Hemispheric Affairs, based in Washington, D.C., recently published an op-ed by Felipe Filomeno, an Assistant Professor of Political Science, about recent events in Brazilian...

In an article published October 31 on Vox.com, Psychology Professor Robert Provine was quoted extensively about his research on hiccups and the evolution of behavior. He discussed how there’s...

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! photo via washingtonpost.com Baltimore’s...

Several UMBC faculty have been in the news providing 2014 midterm election analysis. Thomas Schaller, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department, appeared on MSNBC’s “All in with...

If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! And excellent UMBC events happening in November. photo via paragoncolumbia.prospectportal.com CYA Happy Hour Fundraiser...

On October 23, The Hilltop Institute celebrated 20 years of service with “A Look Ahead: the Next 20 Years in Federal and State Health Policy,” an event featuring talks by national and regional...

TEDxUMBC Takes Flight Community voices inform and inspire UMBC through first TEDx event on campus. While staying at a hotel during a conference in 2007, Kimberly Moffitt came across a key card...

Gymama Slaughter, an assistant professor of computer science and electrical engineering, was featured by the National Science Foundation, NSF, as part of National Chemistry Week for creating...

UMBC held its 17th annual undergraduate research symposium on October 25. This event was open to students from outside UMBC, with participants coming from Maryland universities and colleges, as...

Penny Rheingans, a professor in computer science and electrical engineering, talks with the BBC about the benefit that some tech companies are now offering women — paying for female employees to...