Discover how UMBC empowers graduates to explore new possibilities and turn passion into thriving ventures.
Mic’d Up Podcast
UMBC Mic’d Up Podcast welcomes faculty, students, alumni, and industry thought leaders to share their insights and UMBC experiences.

UMBC Data Science: From Student to AI Governance Advisor
Discover how Harish Reddy Manyam, M.P.S. ’24, Data Science, turned his UMBC experience into a thriving AI and healthcare career.

How UMBC Shaped a Career in Leadership and Innovation
Discover how UMBC’s Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership graduate program helps create opportunities and transform careers.

From Capstone to AI Startup: How Two UMBC Grads Are Transforming EdTech
Starting an AI startup can feel like a distant dream—but for two UMBC data science graduates, that dream became reality.

What It’s Like to Be a Systems Engineer at Google
UMBC chats with a Google engineer about systems engineering, AI, and career insights for tech-focused students.

Building a Career in Workplace Psychology
Explore a career in workplace psychology through Aakanksha’s inspiring journey from India to UMBC and into impactful leadership.

How AI is Reshaping Careers for Advanced Software Engineers
Discover why advanced software engineers are essential in an AI world—insights from UMBC’s Software Engineering program.

Integrating Microcredentials in Higher Ed
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.

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.
