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Supporting Undergraduate Research   UMBC’s emphasis on undergraduate research is one of its most distinctive strengths. Opportunities to conduct independent research—both on and off...

Conducting Research for the Iraqi Special Tribunal   In his last semester of law school, Ian Ralby, modern languages and linguistics/M.A. intercultural communication ’02, is taking an...

A “Research Laboratory” for Contemporary Chamber Music   Video: Ruckus Performance Founded in 2000 to promote the performance of contemporary chamber music, Ruckus, UMBC’s resident...

Recognizing Outstanding Faculty Research   Two UMBC faculty recently received one of the highest honors in the humanities and related social sciences. Professor of English Christoph...

Making a Mark on Research   Ishita Shah has, in her own words, a passion for science. Just ask her about molecular biology, and as she talks about her research, her experience, and her...

Studying Iraqi Fire Pollution   Beyond its massive human and financial cost, the ongoing war in Iraq has also had an impact on the environment. Recently, UMBC volcano expert...

Each year, the UMBC Alumni Association presents awards to honor alumni for their professional and personal achievements and service to the University.  Learn more about our past award winners....

UMBC’s Best Excel in Diverse Careers   UMBC’s success in forging leaders in a wide array of fields will be celebrated February 9 at the Alumni Awards ceremony in Annapolis. Six graduates...

sound vision motion   UMBC’s IRC Fellows Program, a partnership between UMBC’s Department of Visual Arts and the Imaging Research Center (IRC), has quickly built upon the existing...

Adventures in Ancient Studies   From the History Channel to sword and sandal epic movies, 21st century citizens remain fascinated by the mysteries of the ancient world. In...