UMBC mathematician Matthew Kvalheim has received an Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program Award to develop better ways of simplifying hybrid systems, like a drone swarm, humanoid robot, or aircraft. Kvalheim aims to create mathematical tools that make hybrid dynamics—which govern almost all real-world systems—easier to study and control, giving researchers a clearer “…
Each summer, hundreds of Retrievers take their classroom skills and turn them into real-world experiences through internships. While their opportunities span the globe, many Retrievers choose to remain local and […]
Kerri Evans is headed to Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) in Sydney, Australia, thanks to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, to bring back to UMBC's School of Social Work new ideas to inform and encourage more students to pursue a career in macro social work. Evans will study how students in CQUniversity's social work program understand and develop an interest in macro social work r…
Two UMBC undergrads spent their summer at the the University of Hawai'i's Institute for Astronomy studying supermassive black holes and colliding galaxies using fresh data from the James Webb Space Telescope and Subaru Observatory. They also hiked on volcanoes, explored Hawaiian cultural history, and grew their scientific networks. The experience sharpened their research skills, opened new career…
Diane Zeenny Ghorayeb ’20, modern languages and linguistics, M.A. ’22, intercultural communication, UMBC's international scholar senior coordinator, ensures UMBC's international visas is handled with care, accuracy, and a people-first mindset. With constant regulation changes, Zeenny Ghorayeb has adapted her immigration training and taken it on the road to faculty and leadership meetings. More th…
Akshay Java, M.S. '03, Ph.D. '08, computer science, has made a generous donation to launch the Computing for Social Good Award in the College of Engineering and Information Technology at UMBC. Two students—Rishav Gupta, a Ph.D. student in computer science, and ASM Mobarak Hossain, M.S. ’26, information systems—received the inaugural awards for their work in affordable health monitoring and wheelc…
Dear UMBC community, There is something special about the beginning of a new academic year. Walking across campus on the first day of classes, I felt such joy in watching […]
As fall 2026’s first full week of classes wrap up, Retrievers across campus—newly minted and returning—are finding their place. In addition to learning to navigate to the right classroom, they […]
Dear UMBC Community, Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Fall Opening Meeting, whether in person or virtually. If you were unable to join us, I invite you to […]
Eight UMBC students are spending part of their summer meeting business leaders, visiting Maryland companies, and getting a closer look at careers that connect the state to the rest of […]
This summer’s blockbuster, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," shows Peter Parker slowly becoming an actual spider. He produces organic webbing, his eyes turn pitch-black, his "Spidey senses" are enhanced, and biological web slingers develop in his wrists for close-quarters combat. UMBC arachnologist Mercedes Burns, who wore her spider taxonomy t-shirt to the movie, tells us if these upgrades have any s…
One of the newest friendly faces recently spotted on campus is Jacob “Jake” Diaz, inaugural assistant vice president and dean of students in the Division of Student Affairs. Jake joined […]
Dear UMBC Community, Greetings to you all on UMBC’s first day of the fall semester! Please enjoy this video celebrating what is always one of my favorite days of the […]
Magdalen Ruth is one of four CNMS students whose recent internships at Maryland-based companies and agencies show how local opportunities are helping Retrievers build skills, find mentors, and advance discoveries that matter here and beyond. “I feel like I’m doing really important work,” Ruth, a Meyerhoff and U-RISE Scholar who interned at the NIH, says. The internship has confirmed her interest …
Izabella Maria Marzano, a senior biological sciences major who transferred to UMBC from Anne Arundel Community College, was one of more than 120 undergraduates and high school student presenters who packed the University Center Ballroom on August 5 for UMBC’s 29th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Fest (SURF). Marzano was presenting work she completed with Diana Elizondo, assistant professor o…
A common saying is “Health is wealth.” Its meaning—that good health gives people the vitality to succeed in life—is found in stories and phrases across cultures and times. Dong Li, […]
This summer, four UMBC students learned how they could contribute to the economic vibrancy of Maryland, with internships at Domino Sugar, RF Safety Lab, NASA, and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.
Meet ASM Mobarak Hossain (Sajib). He recently graduated from UMBC with an M.S. in information systems and joined IBM as a Senior Developer and AI Specialist. Sajib has spent more […]
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