Congratulations to all UMBC First-Generation Graduates

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:53:08 -0500

Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!

We know what a huge accomplishment this is, to be the first in your family to graduate from college! UMBC is so proud of you, and excited for what your future holds.

Check out a few of our first-generation college student graduates:

Amna Ali, '20, Business Technology Administration

Mark Friedman, '20, Political Science

Christan Malenia Dior Wallace, '20, Social Work

Madhia Zaid, '20, Biological Sciences

First-generation college graduates were featured in UMBC's magazine in November and received a special green and blue cord in the mail, with the following message:

It's Official #FirstGenGrad

Being a first-generation college graduate is a big deal! You are the start of a whole new legacy and have claimed your future. UMBC is proud of to have been part of your journey and encourages you to extend beyond!

You are #First in so many ways. This graduation cord recognizes your outstanding achievements and its colors are intentional:

Blue represents the wisdom that you have acquired throughout your college career.

Green represents the enormous growth and progress that you have exhibited in both your character and your academics.

Congratulations #UMBCFirstGen