Grab a Seat at the Table
These days, it’s tempting to grow numb to the polarization of society and the breakdown in public discourse and to retreat into our silos of solidarity. But a liberal arts education has the potential to offer an antidote to these seemingly inevitable fates—through modeling and practicing empathy. At UMBC, students are invited to the table to share their stories and listen to their peers. These acts of educational hospitality help Retrievers find their why and pursue the public good.
Alumni & Impact
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Meet a Retriever—Camilla Sandoval ’17, M.A. ’19, program coordinator for Maryland Humanities
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Meet a Retriever—Monroe Kennedy, III, ’12, mechanical engineering professor at Stanford University
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Meet a Retriever—Laura Howell ’86, disability advocate and Alumni Association governance committee chair
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Protected: Meet a Retriever—Ron Pettie ’82, retired police officer and true Retriever Believer