"Gujaran will use her research grant to study antibiotic drug resistance at the University of Melbourne’s department of microbiology and immunology. She credits her experiences pursuing civic engagement opportunities through The Shriver Center and Honors College with inspiring her to become a well-rounded researcher, dedicating her time to help improve access to healthcare for people who need it the most.

'I want to focus on infectious diseases because I really want to work with international populations, specifically in developing countries that might not have access to healthcare,' says Gujaran."

Honors College grad Ayushi Aggarwal '16 (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) to Laos, but is unable to complete the program at this time.

UMBC!

We have had an amazing summer so far and we hope you have been too! UMBC has been in the news quite a few times recently including recognition as a top 100 public university from both Money Magazine and Forbes. Money Magazine made note of UMBC’s impressive 50 year record in their College Planner notes. They went even further naming UMBC one of the top three public universities in Maryland! There’s something to celebrate.

Forbes had a number of accolades on their Top Colleges list including the recognition of UMBC as the #6 mid-sized public college and a #134 top research universities nationwide.

Time Higher Education named UMBC one of the world’s top young universities for a fifth time in April. Add in UMBC appearances in the Princeton Review’s 2016 “Colleges that Pay You Back” Guide and the 2017 Fiske Guide to Colleges for students’ access to academic and social resources!

UMBC was also just named a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, one of only 80 universities on the list. What we are trying to say is that from the students to the faculty and staff, UMBC is really topping the list!

Interested to see more? Come visit us and check out UMBC for yourself!

Have a great summer everyone!

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The Chronicle of Higher Education has named UMBC an outstanding academic workplace for the seventh consecutive year. UMBC is one of only 80 universities to receive the “Great Colleges to Work For” distinction and the only Maryland four-year institution to be recognized.

Each year, the Chronicle surveys faculty, staff, and administrators and asks them to rate their workplaces on a variety of factors. The assessment also includes analysis of demographic data and workplace policies. The Chronicle’s 2016 results are based on responses from more than 45,000 people at nearly 300 public and private, two-year and four-year institutions nationwide.

For the fifth consecutive year, UMBC was featured on the Chronicle’s “honor roll,” which recognizes universities that excel in almost every recognition category. Among those categories, UMBC was recognized for its strong shared governance model, vision and strategy of its leadership, and the university’s continued investment in teaching and research.

This year, UMBC was highly rated in the following categories:

• Collaborative Governance
• Confidence in Senior Leadership
• Professional/Career Development Programs
• Respect and Appreciation
• Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship
• Teaching Environment
• Tenure Clarity & Process
• Work/Life Balance

“This ‘Great College’ recognition reflects the commitment and dedication of the people who work here,” says President Freeman Hrabowski. “It affirms what we all know: UMBC is a place that supports people, values collaboration, and fosters trust, respect, and enthusiasm for helping our students succeed.”

The Chronicle’s acknowledgment caps a month of national recognition for UMBC. Forbes and MONEY both released their rankings in early July, naming UMBC a top public university. UMBC was also recognized for its stellar academics and supportive community in the latest edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Image: UMBC’s main campus, outside the University Center and Academic Row. Photo by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC.

Center Stage (LORT B) is accepting applicants for seasonal Carpenters. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah and Managing Director Michael Ross, Center Stage produces six mainstage shows and a mix of other Artistic programs on two stages. Center Stage is committed to building a diverse community of staff and interns. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Primary responsibilities include:

Center Stage (LORT B) is accepting applicants for seasonal Carpenters. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah and Managing Director Michael Ross, Center Stage produces six mainstage shows and a mix of other Artistic programs on two stages. Center Stage is committed to building a diverse community of staff and interns. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Primary responsibilities include: