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Ellen Handler Spitz, Honors College, in The New York Times

The impulse small children have towards creating pictures and stories lies at the center of several new children’s books reviewed by Ellen Handler Spitz, honors college professor of visual arts,...

Posted: August 29, 2012, 4:28 PM

Tom Schaller, Political Science, in Salon

Political science professor Tom Schaller’s latest column on Salon dealt with the run-up to the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay. “Republican National Convention: The heart of...

Posted: August 29, 2012, 4:18 PM

Four Lax Alumni Compete in MLL Championship at Harvard

Drew Westervelt ’09, and Brendan Mundorf ’06, at a previous game. Four UMBC alums competed in Major League Lacrosse’s Championship Weekend, held at Harvard University Stadium in Boston, Mass....

Posted: August 27, 2012, 7:17 PM

Alumni Welcome Brand-New Retrievers

Thank you to the alumni volunteers who helped welcome a new class of Retrievers (and move their stuff!) at UMBC’s Move-In Day, August 25. Pictured below (L-R): Corris Davis ’98 of the Meyerhoff...

Posted: August 27, 2012, 5:21 PM

All-World

All-World A UMBC lacrosse alumnus has been named to the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) All-World team. Brendan Mundorf ’06, sociology, scored two goals against Canada in the FIL...

Posted: August 27, 2012, 4:00 AM

Tom Schaller, Political Science, in The Baltimore Sun

Missouri representative Todd Akin’s claims regarding “legitimate rape” served as the inspiration for political science professor Tom Schaller’s latest column inThe Baltimore Sun. In “Todd Akin...

Posted: August 22, 2012, 5:18 PM

Innovation Generation

Innovation Generation UMBC embraces the potential of all students to become innovative problem solvers, resource creators and boundary busters in their fields. Matching students with...

Posted: August 22, 2012, 4:00 AM