Arbutus 8th Grader Excels in Academics, Athletics and Leadership

From a brand partner: Mia Johnson shines as a well-rounded student, earning MVP honors and gaining admission to a top school.

Teacher Spotlight: Tracy Ross Makes A Difference In Lansdowne

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers like Tracy Ross and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

College Financial Aid Applications In Arbutus Area: Compare To MD

See how FAFSA applications changed for Arbutus area high schools.

UMBC: UMBC Graduates More Black Students Who Go On To Earn Doctorates In Natural Sciences And Engineering Than Any U.S. College

As a trifecta of crises upended life in 2020, the need for a diverse scientific and medical community grew ever more clear. George Floyd ...

UMBC: Major UMBC Stream Restoration Will Enhance Ecosystems, Stormwater Management, And The Community Experience

A high-potential green space on the edge of UMBC's main campus will see big changes in the coming months. A new $1 million grant from th ...

UMBC Launches Faculty Expert Search Tool To Connect Scholars With The Public And Each Other

Every day UMBC faculty are hard at work testing antivirals in the lab, untangling impacts of healthcare policy, processing satellite data.

NASA, Dept. Of Energy Grant Prestigious Research Awards To UMBC Physics Ph.D. Students

Noah Sienkiewicz is working alongside NASA and UMBC colleagues to design and build HARP2, an instrument that will launch in 2024.

2021 College Aid: How Arbutus Area Compares In Application Rates

See how college aid applications changed for Arbutus area high schools.

UMBC Researchers Advance Accessible COVID-19 Testing Technologies

Two research teams led by UMBC engineering faculty are transforming COVID-19 testing technologies.

UMBC And Georgia State Receive $3M NIMH Grant To Improve Data-Driven Diagnosis Of Mood Disorders

UMBC and Georgia State University have received a $3 million five-year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.

UMBC's Tyson King-Meadows Will Carry Forward Commitment To Inclusive Excellence As Dean At UMass Boston

King-Meadows, professor of political science and associate provost for strategic initiatives in the office, played a vital role in culture.

UMBC's Krizmanic, Cannady Contribute To Research That Adds New Wrinkle To Understanding The Origins Of Matter In The Milky Way

New findings published this week in Physical Review Letters suggest that carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen cosmic rays travel through the galaxy.

Graduating With Gratitude: UMBC Welcomes A New Class Of Alumni

Persistent. Innovative. Determined. These are words UMBC's commencement speakers returned to again and again to describe the Class of 2021.

UMBC's Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition Winners Focus On Tech Innovations, Social Impact

Balaji Viswanathan's grandfather was injured in a fall at a senior care facility a few years ago.

UMBC To Receive Over $63 Million In NASA Renewal Of CRESST II Space Science Consortium

NASA has committed $178 million to extend support for the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science & Technology II (CRESST II).

Graduating Retrievers Find Joy And Career Inspiration In Supporting K-12 Students And Families

Each year, hundreds of Retrievers work with K-12 students and families across Greater Baltimore, providing tutoring and mentoring.

UMBC's 2021 Grads Advance Research With Public Impact—From Disaster Response To Assistive Tech

Students from across three UMBC colleges are graduating having taken advantage of the unique undergraduate research opportunities.

UMBC's Latest Graduates In The Arts Forge New Creative Paths Despite A Challenging Year

The past pandemic year saw arts communities unable to connect with audiences in traditional ways.

Doing Their Homework: Graduating Retrievers Use Internships To Jumpstart Their Careers

When the time came to start her college career, Sondheim Scholar Viviana Angelini ‘21 traded in the palm trees of Florida.

UMBC's Newest Grads Leave A Legacy Of Advocacy, Inclusion, And Support For Fellow Students

On the back of every UMBC black and gold ID card is a guide to essential emergency resources, including numbers for health, counseling.

New UMBC Grads Find Entrepreneurial Ways To Positively Impact Communities

Kiaron Bailey will soon become the very first graduate of UMBC's new master's degree program in community leadership.

UMBC Together: Graduating Retrievers Reflect On Building Community Through Conversations

Listeners tune in to the Retriever Tales podcast hosted by Tirzah Khan ‘21, information systems, who is graduating this week.

UMBC Expands Arts Opportunities For K-8 Students In Baltimore Through Charlesmead Partnership

Two UMBC projects have taken flight this spring, designed to support the academic, creative, and social success of Baltimore City students.

Retrievers Buck ‘Traditional' Timelines And Redefine Success

Evangeline Kirigua is a mother, grandmother, immigrant, community college transfer student, and civic entrepreneur.

UMBC Celebrates 25th Undergraduate Research And Creative Achievement Day With An Expanded Global Audience

UMBC's 25th Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) reached more viewers than ever before.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Arbutus Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Arbutus Patch.

UMBC's Jordan Troutman To Continue Algorithmic Fairness Research As Knight-Hennessy Scholar At Stanford

Jordan Troutman '21, M29, computer science and mathematics, first discovered algorithmic fairness during a summer research program.

Times Higher Ed Names UMBC Top-10 U.S. Leader And Top-200 Global Leader In Social And Economic Impact

UMBC has recently been named a global leader in two prominent international university rankings—one focused on economic and social impact.

FAFSA Completions Down In MD: How Arbutus Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Arbutus area high schools.

UMBC's Anthony Johnson, Pulse Laser Innovator, Elected A Member Of The American Academy Of Arts And Sciences

Anthony Johnson is professor of physics and computer science and electrical engineering, and director of UMBC's Center for Advanced Studies.

UMBC Event Center Partnership Launches New Chapter In Retriever History With A New Name

The UMBC Event Center has become synonymous with high-level athletic play, premier entertainment, and university milestones since opening.

UMBC's Erle Ellis And International Team Show People Have Shaped Earth's Ecology For 12,000 Years

New research published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows that land use.

UMBC Mock Trial Defeats Yale To Win First National Championship

Looking out her window at the blue sky on Sunday, UMBC Mock Trial President Sydney Gaskins ‘21, political science, remembers thinking.

UMBC Event Center Partnership Launches New Chapter In Retriever History With A New Name

The UMBC Event Center has become synonymous with high-level athletic play, premier entertainment, and university milestones since opening.

UMBC Welcomes Jim Ferry As New Men's Basketball Head Coach

The UMBC community is excited to welcome Jim Ferry as the Retrievers' new head coach of men’s basketball. Ferry is the tenth head coach.

UMBC Students Set New Record In Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships For STEM Research

Four UMBC students have been named 2021-2022 Goldwater Scholars, setting a new university record for the most Retrievers earning.

URCAD 2021 Showcases Creativity, Resilience Of UMBC Student Researchers

UMBC's Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) has burst out of the ballroom and onto computer screens around the world.

UMBC's Ryan Kramer Confirms Human-Caused Climate Change With Direct Evidence For First Time

A new analysis based on 16 years of observational data confirms that humans are heating the planet.

UMBC Volleyball Makes Program History, Returns To NCAA Tournament For The First Time Since ‘98

“History-making” is a term that's become synonymous with UMBC athletics over the last few years with UMBC women’s volleyball.

Meet “The Terminator”: UMBC-Led Research Connects Solar Cycle With Climate Predictions In A New Way

The solar cycle involves periodic changes in activity on the Sun's surface, and a new way of thinking about it.

New Financial Rewards Program Benefits School Employees

Freedom Federal Credit Union introduces new benefits for local educators in time of need.