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Hairy Tales Kimberly Moffitt, assistant professor of American studies, is co-editor of two recently released books that explore perceptions of race in America. Blackberries and Redbones:...

Honoring Alumni As Retriever Fever spreads across campus for UMBC’s Homecoming Celebration, October 13-16, it’s an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with their alma mater, reminisce about the...

In Demand Even in tough economic times, UMBC students are in high demand. UMBC’s commitment to ensuring that students graduate with substantive experience through internships, co-ops,...

NCAA Bound For the second time in school history, the UMBC men’s soccer program will compete in the NCAA Division I Championships as the Retrievers advanced, 5-4, in penalty kicks in the America...

Nifty Teaching For about 300 middle schools students in western Maryland, a recent science class masqueraded as a paper-airplane competition. Anne Spence, an assistant professor of mechanical...