UMBC News and Magazine Headlines

By John Rennie Short, professor, School of Public Policy, UMBC Global flashpoints, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Chinese actions in Xinjiang, share a common background: a...

Kimberly R. Moffitt is the new dean of UMBC’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS). Moffitt, a professor of language, literacy, and culture (LLC) and affiliate professor of...

As vehicles become more advanced, opportunities increase for hackers to remotely attack their embedded systems, creating significant safety concerns for drivers and passengers. Riadul Islam,...

Rechargeable alkaline batteries are readily available at many stores and pharmacies, but they are rigid and cannot be used in slim or small devices that require batteries. Deepa Madan, assistant...

UMBC researchers regularly share their work and expertise with the public through The Conversation—a nonprofit news outlet that provides current, informative content to news publications...

Donovin Acaro Smith ’21, geography and environmental studies, was 11 years old when he did something bold, but not out of the ordinary for him. It was a sunny day. His school was taking a class...

By Fred L. Pincus, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, UMBC A conservative leader found fault with how “respect for our nation’s heritage” had been mostly stripped from the textbooks of public...

By Brian Grodsky, professor, Political Science, UMBC The West has responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by imposing harsh economic sanctions. Most consequentially, key Russian banks...

Western culture remains terrified of aging, particularly for women, but that fear doesn’t stop any of us from actually aging. Kathy Marmor, associate professor of visual arts at UMBC, delves into...

By Richard Forno, principal lecturer, Cybersecurity, and assistant director, UMBC Cybersecurity Center All cybersecurity is local, regardless of the world situation. That means it’s personal,...