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Making Her Mark: Leslie Walker-Wilson '74, '76

When Leslie Walker-Wilson ’74 and ’76 M.A., psychology, recalls her days as a student at UMBC, she thinks of the gorgeous plot of land the University sits on and taking 8 a.m. classes to ensure...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:12 PM

Making Her Mark: Leslie Walker-Wilson ’74, ’76

When Leslie Walker-Wilson ’74 and ’76 M.A., psychology, recalls her days as a student at UMBC, she thinks of the gorgeous plot of land the University sits on and taking 8 a.m. classes to ensure...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:12 PM

Shaping Our Sons and Daughters: Meyerhoff Scholars Program

Few days in a person’s life that are truly unforgettable; others we carry with us for our entire lives. In a way, Edie Windsor and Fizza Gulamali-Majid share just such a moment – the days they...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 6:58 PM

Joan Korenman, English, on ABC

Tweens, teens, and kids of all ages are “plugged in,” and parents are always looking for ways to make sure their time on the internet is safe and productive. ABC reports that Joan Korenman,...

Posted: October 17, 2011, 7:19 PM

Donald Norris, Public Policy, in the Baltimore Sun

Donald Norris, UMBC Professor of Public Policy Maryland Congressmen Christopher Van Hollen and Roscoe G. Bartlett have met with Governor Martin O’Malley to request changes to the state’s...

Posted: October 11, 2011, 4:37 PM

Theo Gonzalves, American Studies, to Moderate Discussion

Theo Gonzalves, associate professor of American studies, will moderate a conversation with Oscar-nominated director John Sayles on Thursday, October 20. The conversation will follow a screening of...

Posted: October 11, 2011, 2:47 PM

UMBC and Its Cyberdawgs Tackle a New Challenge

UMBC and Its Cyberdawgs Tackle a New Challenge Podcast Powered By Podbean Click here if podcast doesn’t play There’s no question that cybersecurity is a booming field. In Maryland, the...

Posted: October 11, 2011, 4:00 AM