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The UMBC Professional Programs blog connects world changers, go-getters, and lifelong learners together through stories from our community.

The Fall ’21 Semester is off to a record-breaking start | UMBC Campus News
Here’s a recap of what’s in the news in and around the UMBC campus, originally brought to you by UMBC News.

Prepared for Opportunities in Cybersecurity [PODCAST]
Being prepared for opportunities when they arrive is something most every smart professional seeks. The time to prepare for opportunities in an industry like Cybersecurity is now so that when […]

4 Pieces of Advice Every Young Professional Needs
UMBC’s Division of Professional Studies works diligently to prepare the next generation of students for the world of work. Not only focusing on their knowledge of their field, but also […]

The Importance of Amplifying Community Voices [PODCAST]
At UMBC, we love to hear stories of how our students end up in our classrooms. For Kiaron Bailey ’21, M.P.S. Community Leadership, the reason was very clear.

Primed to Pivot | UMBC Stories of Success
When it comes to career success, an agile mindset can take a professional to new levels. Michael Schlitzer ’21, M.P.S. Data Science, understands this and is primed to pivot in […]

UMBC Students, Faculty continue to excel in STEM research
Here’s a recap of what’s in the news in and around the UMBC campus, originally brought to you by UMBC News.

Cryptocurrency and Cybersecurity | UMBC Industry News
UMBC’s Center for Cybersecurity prepares students for careers that will help them protect against cyber attacks. One such area of cybersecurity concern stems from the popular bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets. […]

Brewing – From Raw Materials To Fermentable Wort
This Fall semester, UMBC is offering an exciting course available as a credit and a non-credit course: Brewing I: From Raw Materials To Fermentable Wort. For M.P.S. students, the course […]

From Student to Practitioner | UMBC Stories of Success [VIDEO]
The journey from student to practitioner is a rewarding one, especially when you can apply the very things learned in the classroom to the real-world.