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The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, also known as UMBC, is a mid-sized public research university that was founded in 1966. UMBC is located on 500 acres in Catonsville, Md. - about 20 minutes away from Baltimore - and is a separate campus from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. The school is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools, and it is an "honors university" that offers an Honors College program and many research opportunities. UMBC offers 43 majors, 41 minors and 20 certificate programs.
The university also offers 36 master's degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 17 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Joseph Beu...
The university also offers 36 master's degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 17 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Joseph Beu...
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, also known as UMBC, is a mid-sized public research university that was founded in 1966. UMBC is located on 500 acres in Catonsville, Md. - about 20 minutes away from Baltimore - and is a separate campus from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. The school is one of 11 University System of Maryland schools, and it is an "honors university" that offers an Honors College program and many research opportunities. UMBC offers 43 majors, 41 minors and 20 certificate programs.
The university also offers 36 master's degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 17 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Joseph Beuys Sculpture Park; Pig Pen Pond, which is part of the campus and used as a teaching aid; the Commons campus center; and the Retriever Activities Center. The school's mascot is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and the school has 19 Division I sports.
Student organizations include the Retriever Weekly newspaper, Bartleby literary magazine, WMBC radio station, Greek organizations, cultural associations, academic and honor societies, sports clubs, activist organizations, graduate student groups and service clubs. Famous UMBC alumni include CNN anchor Tony Harris, Charm City Cakes owner Duff Goldman and actress Kathleen Turner.
The university also offers 36 master's degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 17 graduate certificate programs. Notable UMBC landmarks include the Joseph Beuys Sculpture Park; Pig Pen Pond, which is part of the campus and used as a teaching aid; the Commons campus center; and the Retriever Activities Center. The school's mascot is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and the school has 19 Division I sports.
Student organizations include the Retriever Weekly newspaper, Bartleby literary magazine, WMBC radio station, Greek organizations, cultural associations, academic and honor societies, sports clubs, activist organizations, graduate student groups and service clubs. Famous UMBC alumni include CNN anchor Tony Harris, Charm City Cakes owner Duff Goldman and actress Kathleen Turner.
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Irene may spoil your weekend
Maryland WeatherWhat is it about these storms that begin with the letter "I"? Remember Isabel in 2003? Well, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Hurricane Irene appears to be headed our way this weekend. They stress that track forecasts this......Tags: Disasters, Inner Harbor, Chesapeake Bay, Hurricane Irene (2011), Human Interest
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NWS: "Winter has not quite retired yet"
Maryland WeatherThere are more snowflake icons on the seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service this week. A stubborn high-pressure system parked over Central Canada is pumping lots of cold air into the Eastern United States. Add a series of weak......Tags: Weather, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Snow Storms, Weather Reports
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Friday/Saturday rain could be heavy
Maryland WeatherShowers today, tonight and Wednesday could drop more than an inch of rain in some locations across Central Maryland. But forecasters are looking ahead to what could be some heavy rains late Friday into Saturday.Once the low-pressure system darkening our.....Tags: Mexico
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Sunny, warmer Thursday, 1-2" of rain possible Sat.
Maryland WeatherThis slow-drip water torture should be thinning out this afternoon, giving way slowly to some clearing skies this evening. The best news is that Sterling is forecasting sunny skies for Thursday, with highs in the upper 60s. Even Friday will......Tags: Natural Disasters, Disasters, Meteorological Disasters, Weather, Disasters and Accidents
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Irene's impact looking worse
Maryland WeatherHurricane Irene continues to strengthen, and forecast storm tracks are trending closer to the mid-Atlantic beaches. All signs for this storm appear to be looking worse Thursday afternoon, instead of better.Add to that the saturating rains we've been...Tags: Chesapeake Bay, Disasters, Hurricane Irene (2011), Tropical Storms, Outer Banks
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Eclipse prospects dim, but Xmas snow possible
Maryland WeatherThe weather gods give a little and they take a little. The forecast for Tuesday's early-morning lunar eclipse seems to be going sour. But the National Weather Service is posting a 30 percent chance for snow in Baltimore on Friday,......Tags: Science, Religious Festivals, Astronomy, Weather, Holidays
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Christmas storm slows; could miss, could be big
Maryland WeatherThere's not much more certainty today about the prospects for a snowstorm on Christmas Day. It does look like the system is likely to slow down, but the computer models are still divided over whether it will steer south and......Tags: Religious Festivals, Weather, Holidays, Christmas, Entertainment
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Storm worries appear to fade
Maryland WeatherThe National Weather Service hasn't changed its outlook quite yet, but forecast observers say the the latest model runs appear, finally, to be diminishing the chance that the mid-Atlantic states will see a serious snowstorm this weekend. The storm track...Tags: Weather, Weather Reports
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Light snow could affect Friday morning rush
Maryland WeatherThe predictions are pretty skimpy - an inch or less in most places across Central Maryland Friday morning. What's got the forecasters' attention this morning is the timing. The dusting is due to start after 4 a.m., making it something......Tags: Hatteras, Plastic Surgeons, Physical Conditions, Health and Medical Professionals, Weather
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Want more snow? Get on any interstate and drive
Maryland WeatherIt doesn't really matter much which way you go. If you want more snow out of this storm, you'll need to get on I-95 and head northeast. Or south. Or I-70 and west. Central Maryland appears to be in a......Tags: Plastic Surgeons, Garrett County, Health and Medical Professionals, Scranton, Baltimore Weather
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OK, so maybe we get a few inches of snow
Maryland WeatherThe pendulum appears to be swinging back toward a snowier outcome for the winter storm forecast for the mid-Atlantic states Wednesday. The National Weather Service is now predicting minor accumulations for BWI Marshall, as forecast models finally begin to...Tags: Music, Weather, Baltimore Weather, Entertainment, Weather Reports
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"Cold air wedge" blamed for surprise accumulations
Maryland WeatherWhile the forecast did call for snow and/or rain in the early morning hours, I don't think anyone was quite prepared for the accumulations - up to 3 inches in some spots - that we woke up to this morning.Prof.......Tags: Weather Statistics, Weather, Weather Warnings
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