A Philosophy of Philanthropy
UMBC believes that philanthropy is not only vital to the long term health of the university, but a fulfilling act that connects people and unlocks potential. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, foundations, corporations and other friends support UMBC because we believe in its mission.
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Students Selected for NSF’s Scholarship for Service Program
Five students in UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology have been selected for major scholarships to pursue studies in cybersecurity-related fields under UMBC’s participation in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Scholarship for Service (SFS) Federal CyberCorps program. As SFS … Continue reading
Portraits of Giving: Helen Phillips ’98, M.S. ’01, MechEng
We all give to UMBC for different reasons. In this “Portraits of Giving,” double alumna Helen Phillips ’98, M.S. ’01, mechanical engineering, shares the story behind why she created a scholarship in honor of her mother. As one of the … Continue reading
Donors Care – Q&A with Jean Rittermann
UMBC’s donors support the university for many reasons, and for that we are grateful. One such donor is Jean Rittermann, President of Conveyor Handling Company, Inc., who along with her sister, Nancy Carey, established the Anthony Alvarez Award for Outstanding … Continue reading
Your Support Vital for Higher Education Budget
March 15, 2012 TO: The UMBC Community FR: Freeman Hrabowski, President and Philip Rous, Provost RE: Your Support Vital for Higher Education Budget As the Maryland General Assembly works to address a $1-billion State budget gap, legislators are considering a … Continue reading
Partnership with BAE Systems Will Support Teaching, Research and Tech at UMBC
A partnership between BAE Systems and UMBC will support teaching, research and technology development in the cybersecurity field. The $150,000 investment will not only include a partnership with UMBC’s Career Services Employer Partnership Program, but enable UMBC’s Department of Computer … Continue reading
Success at the Highest Level: Supporting Graduate Studies
Dr. Adia Garrett ’08, Ph.D. psychology, is quite familiar with ways of measuring success. While a doctoral student at UMBC, Garrett studied the effectiveness of standardized tests used by elementary schools to chart student progress. She also understands that her … Continue reading
