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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Hilltop Society Meets, Greets in New Theatre
Members of UMBC’s Hilltop Society gathered this month in the Black Box Theatre of the new Performing Arts and Humanities Building to celebrate their commitment to UMBC. Established in 2012, The Hilltop Society recognizes the many friends, corporations, and foundations … Continue reading
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Donor Q&A: Ira ’81 and Elizabeth Allen ’82
From time to time, we’ll interview donors who are making a difference at UMBC. Today, we’re talking with Ira Steven Allen ’81, biological sciences, and Elizabeth Ward Allen ’82, political science, who fell in love with track and field — … Continue reading
Signs of the Times: How Giving Matters at UMBC!
Heading to UMBC this week for Homecoming? This year, in addition to the black and gold pennants and balloons you normally associate with Retriever Fever, the Office of Annual Giving has launched a new giving education campaign — and it’s … 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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Giving 101: What is Planned Giving Anyway?
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to cover a few common questions about giving. Today we start with planned giving, a great way to make a world of difference in perpetuity… Planned giving is finding ways to make charitable … Continue reading
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Annual Giving: Hitting Our Goals
UMBC’s Annual Giving Program hit a major milestone this week, surpassing last year’s donor participation total of 2,030 with more than six weeks left to go before the end of UMBC’s fiscal year. An integral part of the program’s success … Continue reading
We Are Inspired: The Late Professor Alice Robinson
There are so many ways to leave a legacy. By all accounts, over her many years at UMBC, Dr. Alice Robinson, a founding professor in theatre, left legacies in the broadened hearts and minds of countless students here. After her … Continue reading
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Dr. Robert Burchard Gives Back to His “Second Home”
It’s 9 a.m., and the library is quiet, as libraries usually are, when Dr. Robert Burchard, professor emeritus of biological sciences, sits down to discuss his experience at UMBC and the reason he’s giving back to the place that’s been … Continue reading
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We Are Thankful…for You!
UMBC was built by a community of believers, and it continues to grow and thrive because of donors like you. Thank you to the thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and friends who supported the UMBC Annual Fund during … Continue reading
Second Generation Scholarship Winners Awarded
Three students were awarded the Second Generation Scholarship on November 9 during the W.E.B. DuBois Lecture featuring speaker Carla L. Peterson of the University of Maryland College Park. The annual lecture is sponsored by the department of Africana Studies. A … Continue reading
