Dear Members of the UMBC Community,

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Margaret Re as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2022. 

Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Professor Re will advance UMBC's mission by supporting the academic program review process, new program development, and instructional space use and planning, among other activities. To carry out these responsibilities, Professor Re will collaborate with divisions, academic units, and colleges across UMBC. Reporting to the Provost, Professor Re will support strategic planning implementation activities and the revision of UMBC's General Education Program.

Professor Re joined UMBC in 1997 and is a Professor of Visual Arts. She holds an M.F.A. in graphic design from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a B.F.A. in communication design from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Her research interests include typography, design history, and women and design. A former START and Research and Creative Achievement Council chair, Professor Re is a practicing design educator, researcher, and consultant to academic, cultural, and non-profit institutions. She has received numerous awards and fellowships, including awards from the National Endowment for the Arts. The American Institute of Graphic Arts, the American Association of Museums, and the Type Directors Club have recognized her scholarship.

UMBC is fortunate to have someone of Professor Margaret Re's impressive experience and talent to serve as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Please join us in congratulating Professor Re on her new appointment and supporting her in this important endeavor.

Provost Philip Rous

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Antonio Moreira