As the job market shifts towards skills-based hiring, microcredentials are becoming essential. Integrating them into higher education curriculum helps faculty prepare students for real-world demands.
Mic’d Up Podcast
UMBC Mic’d Up Podcast welcomes faculty, students, alumni, and industry thought leaders to share their insights and UMBC experiences.

The Competitive Edge of Microcredentials
In today’s job market, students are using microcredentials to gain a competitive edge and improve their career prospects.

From Dentistry to Health IT: Exploring Careers in Healthcare Data Management
In a recent episode of the UMBC Mic’d Up podcast, we sat down with Lalitha Bikkumalla, M.P.S. ’24, Health Information Technology, to chat about healthcare data management.

Project Management Career: Insights from a Google Expert
A project management career is a wise choice for today’s fast-paced industries.

Building Community: A Journey Through UMBC’s Community Leadership Program
Building community is an essential skill in today’s interconnected world. The UMBC Community Leadership graduate program provides a unique platform for students to explore and enhance this skill.

Innovation and Leadership: Insights from UMBC’s EIL Program
Innovation and leadership are essential across all industries. They drive progress, create opportunities, and solve problems.

Hands-On Learning in Engineering: Fueling Your Career Growth
Hands-on learning is essential in engineering education, providing practical experience crucial for career development.

GIS Applications in Society Today
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professionals help transform how we understand and manage the world.

Navigating the Future of GIS Professionals in an AI-Driven World
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors is reshaping industries and the workforce.

Breaking Boundaries with a GIS Career Transformation
If you’re looking for a way to forge a new path, check out this GIS career transformation from our latest UMBC’s Mic’d Up Podcast episode.