The UMBC Community Garden was founded by students in 2014 and includes research plots, a regenerative permaculture food forest, and a bee hive. Committed to sustainability and green space, UMBC continues […]
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The UMBC Professional Programs blog connects world changers, go-getters, and lifelong learners together through stories from our community.

Inspiring Entrepreneurs | Faculty in Focus – Gib Mason
When it comes to inspiring entrepreneurs to reach their fullest potential, Gib Mason–Program Director for UMBC’s Entrepreneurship, Innovation,and Leadership (EIL) Graduate Program–understands what’s at stake.

In the Global Spotlight | 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.

The New Cyberspace | UMBC Industry News
UMBC’s Cybersecurity Graduate Program Director, Richard Forno, recently wrote an article in The Conversation about a new cyberspace target in weaponized information. In this week’s Industry Roundup, we delve into […]

The Stuff of Smartphones | UMBC Industry News
UMBC’s graduate certificate program in Integrated Product Development and Manufacturing provides students a unique, hands-on experience with a selection of fabrication tools for an improved understanding of the capability of […]

Humanities for All | 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.

The Result of Grit | UMBC Student Success Stories
When you consider grit and how it helps shape success, you realize there is such opportunity for those willing to open their minds.

Planet-Seeking Spacecraft | UMBC Industry News
UMBC’s BUILD a Bridge to STEM internship program offers students an opportunity to work in small teams to tackle real world research questions. In this week’s Industry Roundup we take […]

What does the future hold for systems engineers?
From aerospace and defense to consumer electronics, systems engineers are advancing 21st-century technology to new levels. Because of the accelerating demand for system capabilities and growth in the business environments […]

Fascination with Space | UMBC Industry Roundup
Recently, UMBC astronomer, Kenji Hamaguchi, published research in Nature Astronomy that confirms the emission of cosmic rays from binary star systems.