UMBC’s Haleemat Adekoya receives prestigious Truman Scholarship for education advocacy

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:36:01 -0400
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In addition to Haleemat Adekoya winning the Truman Scholarship, this is the second time that two UMBC students have been named finalists. "This national recognition highlights the fact that UMBC is indeed a magical place that fosters community leaders and passionate public servants, such as Haleemat,” says Rehman Liaqat ‘22, political science, a fellow finalist.