By: Bruna de Padua Photo Credit: Parker Vogel When Parker Vogel first arrived at UMBC, he had a completely different major and career path in mind. He started out in Mechanical Engineering...
By: Michelle Lopez Photo Credit: Rahne Alexander Meet Kristen Anchor, an Associate Teaching Professor in UMBC's Media and Communication Studies Department. Her artistic and professional...
Winding journey of an MCS alum shaped by film and healing
By: Mika Lopena Photo Credit: Mika Lopena No two career paths unfold the same way, and for UMBC MCS alum Nick Elza '24, the path toward his degree was shaped by self-discovery and a lifelong...
Finding Her Voice in Media and Communication Studies
By: Jacey Lizer Photo Credit: Jacey Lizer Meeting Grace Cavanagh, she is calm and confident, she's found herself at UMBC. Now a senior, she is moving through a story of rediscovery, academics,...
Creative filmmaking through passion, purpose, and community
By: Bryan Dang Photo Credit: Zion Murphy Meet Zion Murphy, he is a man of many things. A filmmaker, cultural worker, and educator, you immediately get the feeling that every part of his life...
Blending psychology & media to rethink digital life
By: Jacey Lizer Photo Credit: Holly Avella Meet Dr. Holly Avella, the newest addition to UMBC's Media and Communication Studies department! She works effortlessly to bridge psychology,...
From Taiwan to UMBC, a filmmaker’s path of creative courage
By: Mika Lopena Photo Credit: Chung Wei Huang No creative journey looks the same between two people, and Professor Chung Wei Huang is no exception. Growing up in a small but lively town in...
Brittany Wichtendahl’s Path from UMBC to Catholic Relief Ser
By: Nate Walton Photo Credit: Brittany Wichtendahl In the field of public relations, flexibility and fast thinking are crucial. These traits, along with an educational foundation, can lead to a...
By: Nicholas Remy Photo Credit: Isabella Fasolo No college journey looks the same between two people, and this Alumni was no exception. Keegan Leffler graduated from UMBC in the spring of 2022...
By: Isy Davy Photo Credit: Malik Gay Meet Malik Gay, a 2023 graduate of UMBC’s Media and Communication Studies program. After transferring from the University of Hartford, Malik searched for a...
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