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The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, also known as UMBC, is a mid-sized public research university that was founded in 1966. UMBC is located on 500 acres in Catonsville, Md. - about 20 minutes away from Baltimore - and is a separate campus from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. The school is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools, and it is an "honors university" that offers an Honors College program and many research opportunities. UMBC offers 43 majors, 41 minors and 20 certificate programs.
The university also offers 36 master's degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 17 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Joseph Beu...
The university also offers 36 master's degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 17 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Joseph Beu...
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, also known as UMBC, is a mid-sized public research university that was founded in 1966. UMBC is located on 500 acres in Catonsville, Md. - about 20 minutes away from Baltimore - and is a separate campus from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. The school is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools, and it is an "honors university" that offers an Honors College program and many research opportunities. UMBC offers 43 majors, 41 minors and 20 certificate programs.
The university also offers 36 master's degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 17 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Joseph Beuys Sculpture Park; Pig Pen Pond, which is part of the campus and used as a teaching aid; the Commons campus center; and the Retriever Activities Center. The school's mascot is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and the school has 19 Division I sports.
Student organizations include the Retriever Weekly newspaper, Bartleby literary magazine, WMBC radio station, Greek organizations, cultural associations, academic and honor societies, sports clubs, activist organizations, graduate student groups and service clubs. Famous UMBC alumni include CNN anchor Tony Harris, Charm City Cakes owner Duff Goldman and actress Kathleen Turner.
The university also offers 36 master's degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 17 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Joseph Beuys Sculpture Park; Pig Pen Pond, which is part of the campus and used as a teaching aid; the Commons campus center; and the Retriever Activities Center. The school's mascot is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and the school has 19 Division I sports.
Student organizations include the Retriever Weekly newspaper, Bartleby literary magazine, WMBC radio station, Greek organizations, cultural associations, academic and honor societies, sports clubs, activist organizations, graduate student groups and service clubs. Famous UMBC alumni include CNN anchor Tony Harris, Charm City Cakes owner Duff Goldman and actress Kathleen Turner.
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Rudisill, Seibert awarded Bulldog Federal Credit Union scholarships
Natalie A. Rudisill and Benjamin M. Seibert were awarded $500 scholarships from Bulldog Federal Credit Union members, according to David Barrett, credit union president and chairman of the scholarship selection committee. Both will graduate in June...Tags: Education, Financial Aid, Students, Awards and Prizes, National Government
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Barbara Ingram students bring their 'Legally Blonde' characters to life
davem@herald-mail.comAlex Moore said some of his friends joked with him that he was already like Professor Callahan because Moore can be evil. But the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts student doesn’t see himself that way, and Moore said he had to work at perfecting...Tags: Education, Theater, Students, Music, Entertainment
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Washington County students to participate in All State, All Eastern ensembles
janeth@herald-mail.comw/when they perform list, 5 photos Several Washington County Public Schools system music students were named to All State and All Eastern ensembles and will perform in the coming weeks. Thousands of students across the state audition each year for a...Tags: Education, Morgan State University, Students, Schools, Teaching and Learning
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Benefit planned
Benevola United Methodist Church members will travel to Haiti on a mission trip in April. Tuesday, there will be a fundraiser at the Bob Evans restaurant on Dual Highway in Hagerstown. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of meal bills to the...Tags: Spaghetti, Music, Awards and Prizes, American Legion, United Nations
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Students get creative at the Western Maryland Regional DestiNation Imagination Tournament
alnotarianni@aol.comStanding on one’s head and spitting nickels used to figuratively represent a toilsome undertaking. But it might have been taken literally and breezed through as child’s play for the industrious students gathered Saturday at South Hagerstown...Tags: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Culture, Arts and Culture, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Ceremonies
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Paige Dutrow crowned Miss Washington County
alnotarianni@aol.comA newcomer burst onto the scholarship pageant scene Saturday night at Hagerstown Community College's Kepler Center. Sporting a coral leotard and a smile, Paige Dutrow, 18, of Boonsboro, wowed the audience and the judges, baton twirling to Escala’s...Tags: Education, Financial Aid, Awards and Prizes, Wicked (musical), Colleges and Universities
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'Best kids in the county' play during All-County band performance
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comMore than 200 Washington County middle- and high-school students came together Saturday night for the All-County band performances before a large crowd at North Hagerstown High School. Rob Hovermale, supervisor of visual and performing arts for...Tags: Education, Concerts, Morgan State University, Students, Music
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Sociology professor extends education beyond four walls
marieg@herald-mail.comWhen sociology students at Hagerstown Community College first walk through the doors of Daniel Madron’s classroom, they quickly learn their education will extend beyond four walls. Lessons will be learned at The Salvation Army and REACH Cold...Tags: Students, Family, Social Issues, Colleges and Universities, Teaching and Learning
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Waynesboro student completes fellowship program
Washington College announced that Christopher Brown of Waynesboro, Pa., completed his work as a Comegys Bight Fellow. Presented by the college’s C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, the fellowship program offers stipends...Tags: Education, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Washington College (Maryland), Students, Human Interest
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Morris Frock Auxiliary awards nine scholarships
Submitted photo Morris Frock scholarship winners include, front row, from left, Sarah Stayer, Jena Smith, Bethany Garnand, Brent Goebel and Taylor Spickler. Back row, Timothy Barr, Andrew Monninger and Annette Hull. Not pictured is Quinton Hull. At...
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Biology/chemistry professor consults for National Institute on Drug Abuse website
Hagerstown Community College professor Elaine Ashby recently worked as a consultant for the National Institute on Drug Abuse website. Ashby, a professor of biology and chemistry who helped to create HCC’s pharmacy technician program, was part of...
Tags: Education, West Virginia University, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Science and Technology
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Home Builders Association awards nine scholarships
The Home Builders Association of Washington County awarded $500 scholarships to nine students in the county. The students are Scott Hovermale, Clear Spring High; Brent Goebel, Williamsport High; Conor O’Brien, Boonsboro High; Aaron Wagner, Hancock...
Tags: Education, West Virginia University, Financial Aid, Awards and Prizes, Colleges and Universities
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