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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Announcing the John Jeffries International Fellowship
Dean John Jeffries is retiring at the end of June after forty years of service to UMBC. In recognition of his profound impact on UMBC, we are delighted to announce the establishment of the John Jeffries International Fellowship. The Fellowship … Continue reading
Alumni Donations Help Student Job Searchers “Clothes The Deal”
Students kicked off Career Week 2013 a bit more “dressed to impress” than normal this year thanks to alumni, staff and faculty donations to “Clothes The Deal,” a program through which students improved their career wardrobes (for free!) and better … Continue reading
SLIDESHOW: 2013 Scholarship Luncheon
Thank you to all of the wonderful donors and scholarship students who came out for last week’s 2nd annual Scholarship Luncheon, March 13. Often, this event marks the first meeting of donors and their scholars, making it a truly memorable … Continue reading
Faculty and Staff Support the UMBC Community
Click here to read more and see a video about Krista, just one of the many students who benefits from your support. UMBC faculty and staff give their all to the university each and every day simply by doing their … Continue reading
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Second Annual 1966 Society Dinner
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski hosted the second annual 1966 Society dinner on September 19 in the 4th Floor English Department Conference Room in UMBC’s new Performing Arts and Humanities Building. The 1966 Society celebrates those individual members who have identified the … Continue reading
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Assistant Vice President for Careers and Corporate Partnerships Appointed
From Greg Simmons, Vice President, Institutional Advancement and Nancy Young, Vice President, Student Affairs We are delighted to announce that Caroline Baker will become Assistant Vice President for Careers and Corporate Partnerships effective July 1, 2012. Caroline was appointed Acting … Continue reading
Raphael Falco, English, Named 2012-13 Lipitz Professor
Raphael Falco, professor of English, has been named the Lipitz Professor of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for the 2012-2013 academic year. Falco is one of the foremost scholars, nationally and internationally, of the English Renaissance. “Professor Falco is … Continue reading
UMBC: A Giving Community
Every year, UMBC’s staff and faculty take part in the Maryland Charity Campaign, a program created by the state of Maryland to encourage philanthropy among its employees in support of the organizations they care about. And not surprisingly, UMBC has … Continue reading
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Measure of a Mission: The Exceptional by Example Campaign
Over the course of nine years, UMBC’s Exceptional by Example Campaign raised money to invest in a community without boundaries, made up of teachers, students and researchers who come from every imaginable background and share a commitment to academic excellence … Continue reading
Giving His All: Chad Cradock ’97
Chad Cradock knows a little something about commitment. Each weekday morning he arrives at the UMBC Natatorium at 6:30 a.m. ready to lead the first of two team practices of the day. Each evening the 1997 psychology grad goes home … Continue reading
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