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In 1994, UMBC was awarded a teaching grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). The funding was directed towards the HHMI Scholars Program, an educational program that works with students from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Michael Summers was…

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Originally, UMBC set up a system of academic divisions instead of colleges, including the Divisions of Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences. A Dean of Arts and Sciences replaced the Dean of Faculty in 1980, and the the College of Arts…

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Originally, UMBC set up a system of academic divisions instead of colleges, including the Divisions of Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences. A Dean of Arts and Sciences replaced the Dean of Faculty in 1980, and the the College of Arts…

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The Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program honors the work of Walter Sondheim, a Baltimore business leader and education advocate. Students explore and work to address the critical social issues of our cities and communities through community…

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The Center for Women and Information Technology Scholars Program (CWIT) promotes engineering opportunities for women and strives to solve the problem of underrepresentation in related fields. The program includes chemical engineering, computer…

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The first edition of the UMBC Review was published in 2000 under student editors Victoria Crane and Stanford Ward. As an extension of the goal of URCAD, the publication seeks to exhibit the academic and creative talents at the university. The first…

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The first URCAD featured work from students across all disciplines, from Ancient Studies and Social Work to Mechanical Engineering and Biochemistry. Presentations included an exhibit on the history of Cowdensville, a project on the experience of…

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The first Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) was held in 1997. The event showcases both original research and creative works by students, who have the opportunity to present through posters, oral presentations, performances,…

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On May 26, 1998, the first class of UMBC's Phi Beta Kappa members were inducted into the honor society during an early afternoon ceremony in the University Center Ballroom. Qualifications included a minimum 3.5 GPA, 90 credits in both liberal arts…

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Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. In 1998, UMBC was among only seven colleges and universities in the United states to be offered Phi Beta Kappa…
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