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Gamers Delight A video game called “Closure” featuring a mysterious world plunged into darkness co-created by UMBC sophomore Jon Schubbe won an Independent Games Festival (IGF) award for...

“Playing Pericles” In UMBC’s version of “Pericles,” fields of corn are created with corn flakes, a watering can easily floods the town and toys come to life – all while the world is magnified in...

Pictures of Progress From the gruesome photograph of a lynching victim to the moving footage of Jackie Robinson’s first major league game, the images of the Civil Rights era motivated people to...

Excellence Across Disciplines On May 6, UMBC will become home to an honor society that reflects the diversity of student interests when the newest chapter of Phi Kappa Phi is installed. “Phi...

Research, Scholarship and Creativity Virtual dance spaces. Why people drink diet coke, fail to lose weight and continue buying it. The implications and effects of male breast cancer on...

Solid Gold Scholars Two UMBC students were awarded Barry M. Goldwater scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. The Goldwater scholarship is awarded to sophomores and juniors who have...

Sweat Free Sweatshirts, hats and shorts. Jackets, T-shirts and pants. UMBC logo merchandise is now made under fair labor practices, thanks to the Fair Labor Standards Advisory Group (FLSAG). The...

Striking a Balance The professional challenges of balancing care-giving responsibilities for an aging parent and a full-time job can be significant and daunting. UMBC�s Wellness in the...

Starbux Starbucks would love to hear your thoughts. That’s what the customer comment card says. And Christine Ferrera ’10, M.F.A. imaging and digital arts, took them up on their offer. “I...

Chess Powerhouse Continuing its dominating sweep of collegiate chess tournaments, UMBC’s powerhouse chess team won a record sixth “Final Four of College Chess” April 11 in Brownsville, Texas,...