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We're Here For a ReasonThe UMBC community is proud to be named an "Up-and-Coming" campus by college presidents and provosts across the nation - in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges Guide. UMBC is among the Top 5 national universities recognized as innovators, along with George Mason, Clemson, University of Southern California and Arizona State University. Other schools on the list include Drexel, Northeastern, University of California – Irvine and Ohio State. This recognition speaks to what we've known all along. We stand out in combining our commitment to undergraduate education with achievements in graduate education and research and success in engaging students of all backgrounds. It's exciting to see our reputation catch up with reality! UMBC is on the move. The dedication and exceptional achievements of our students, faculty, staff and alumni continually fuel the momentum, helping the University grow in amazing ways. |
Why I'm a Retriever BelieverE-mail retrieverbelievers@umbc.edu.![]() "You can do outstanding work at a lot of great places in this country, but there's only one place where you can accomplish that while making real progress in education and diversity. That's UMBC, and that's why I'm here." - Michael Summers, Professor of Chemistry, Howard Hughes Medical Investigator READ MORE >> |