Through the Wisdom Institute, emeritus faculty and staff will have the opportunity to continue to impact UMBC’s mission and future students by attending workshops, serving as guest lecturers, and...
“My time at UMBC was filled with adventures,” says Vital, “whether I was experiencing a new culture through an event on campus or challenging myself in a course that was outside of my comfort zone.”
“UMBC has provided me with a welcoming environment where I have felt okay with making mistakes and trying out new skills that are outside of my comfort zone,” says Mburu.
“My time at UMBC has made me more resilient, learning from failure and overcoming it,” says Shahir. “I believe UMBC promotes a healthy balance between cooperation and competition that has...
“UMBC has provided me with a bevy of opportunities to explore my unique interests and thrive in a community of service, excellence, and ambition,” says Davey.
“The terrific mentorship I have received here has given me confidence to continue in research and, ultimately, enter the professoriate,” Baptiste shares.
“The Meyerhoff program taught me how to be a scholar and a life-long learner, and the professors and staff here at UMBC taught me how to use my natural curiosity and intellect to be successful in...
“Looking forward to a future career in education and advocacy, I am reminded of the strong sense of community and shared ownership that is present at UMBC. I look forward to carrying that forward...
In total, 44 UMBC alumni who identify as African-American or black earned M.D.-Ph.D.s. M.D.-Ph.D. degrees, which combine scientific and medical education.
“You see this great cadre of people who represent the best of our university, the best of our country and the best of humankind. They are solving the problems of humankind,” said President...