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The chase and thrill of researching erotic worlds

A couple of years ago, Jessica Floyd was enjoying delicious olive flatbreads in Opio, France, a village on the French Riviera, thanks to the hospitality of Judith Legman, who owned the olive grove...

Posted: December 15, 2025, 4:29 PM

Arts+ extravaganza hits a high note

On December 5, the campus celebrated this year’s Arts+ initiative with five concurrent events featuring UMBC students, faculty, and guest artists. In a sold out concert in Linehan Concert Hall,...

Posted: December 15, 2025, 3:23 PM

Leadership Announcement

Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to announce the appointment of D. Paul Monteiro, Jr., as our new vice president for government relations and community affairs. Paul is an experienced...

Posted: December 11, 2025, 5:44 PM

Strange Dance Partners

UMBC researchers are discovering building blocks of hand motions, aiming to improve physical therapy for humans and find better ways to program robots. They’re turning to a novel source material...

Posted: December 5, 2025, 4:55 PM

Spark exhibition glows at The Peale

UMBC’s annual collaborative art exhibition with Towson University, Spark, opened its doors this November at The Peale, Baltimore’s neighborhood museum, and has continued to delight audiences with...

Posted: December 5, 2025, 4:49 PM