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By: Bruna de Padua Photo Credit: Zach Seidel Zach Seidel is the Director of Digital Media for UMBC Athletics, and he also teaches in the Media and Communication Studies department. He has been...

April 17, 2026 · 1:17 PM

The Many Paths of MCS Alum Nick Elza

Winding journey of an MCS alum shaped by film and healing

By: Mika Lopena Photo Credit: Mika Lopena No two career paths unfold the same way, and for UMBC MCS alum Nick Elza '24, the path toward his degree was shaped by self-discovery and a lifelong...

February 18, 2026 · 11:27 AM

Zion Murphy: MCS Grad to Filmmaker & Educator

Creative filmmaking through passion, purpose, and community

By: Bryan Dang Photo Credit: Zion Murphy Meet Zion Murphy, he is a man of many things. A filmmaker, cultural worker, and educator, you immediately get the feeling that every part of his life...

February 16, 2026 · 1:42 PM

Inside the World of Public Relations

Brittany Wichtendahl’s Path from UMBC to Catholic Relief Ser

By: Nate Walton Photo Credit: Brittany Wichtendahl In the field of public relations, flexibility and fast thinking are crucial. These traits, along with an educational foundation, can lead to a...

October 20, 2025 · 4:39 PM

Keegan’s Move From Baseball Diamond to Mortgage Realm

Career-development, Financial investing, tool enhancing

By: Nicholas Remy Photo Credit: Isabella Fasolo No college journey looks the same between two people, and this Alumni was no exception. Keegan Leffler graduated from UMBC in the spring of 2022...

October 20, 2025 · 4:28 PM

Alumni Profile: Malik Gay

Media with Purpose

By: Isy Davy Photo Credit: Malik Gay Meet Malik Gay, a 2023 graduate of UMBC’s Media and Communication Studies program. After transferring from the University of Hartford, Malik searched for a...

May 20, 2025 · 9:56 AM

Alumni Profile: Dan Truckenbrodt

Where Communication Meets Careers: Dan’s UMBC Story

By: Rithik Kavanakudy When Dan Truckenbrodt began his time at UMBC, he started off on an engineering track. However, like many students just starting college, he discovered it wasn’t the right...

May 9, 2025 · 10:41 AM

Alumni Profile: Dan Glennon

Writing, Design, and Comedy in a Box

By: Marilin Argueta-Osorio Photo Credit: Noël Johnson Meet Dan Glennon, a Winter 2023 graduate who has built himself quite a resume! He was a stagehand for IATSE Local 19 union, a marketing...

April 30, 2025 · 3:05 PM

Alumni Profile: Madeline Arbutus

Designing a Career with Purpose and Passion

By: Kendall Blunt Photo Credit: Abel Communications Madeline Arbutus, a graduate of 2022, holds her dual B.A. in Media and Communication Studies as well as Visual Arts with a focus on...

April 30, 2025 · 2:59 PM

Alumni Profile: Amanda Winters

The student who got to witness the birth of the major

By: Anna Mishonova Photo Credit: Amanda Winters What do you miss the most about MCS and UMBC? The major itself! This was the turning point of the media going from print and television to...

August 30, 2024 · 11:23 AM

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