October 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall
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Each year the UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors recognizes alumni, faculty, and staff who have made outstanding contributions to the university, their professions, and their communities. This year's honorees are listed below.

 

Join us on Thursday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. to honor the awardees during this year's Alumni Awards ceremony.

Let's Party!

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI

This award is given to a UMBC graduate who has brought distinction to the University through personal and professional achievement. Awards are presented in each of the following areas: Engineering & Information Technology; Humanities; Natural & Mathematical Sciences; Social & Behavioral Sciences; and Visual & Performing Arts. This year's winners are...

Humanities

 

Dr. Aaron Ralby '05, English and modern languages and linguistics

Founder and CEO, Linguisticator

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Josh Michael '10, Ph.D. '22, political science & public policy

Executive Director, Sherman Family Foundation

Visual & Performing Arts

 

James Dorsey IV '05, music technology & vocal performance

Artist and National Board Certified Educator (NBCT), Prince George’s County Public Schools, State of Maryland

Engineering & IT

 

Dr. Annica Wayman '99, mechanical engineering

Associate Dean and Professor of the Practice, College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, UMBC

Natural & Mathematical Sciences

 

Dr. Kay Bidle '91, biological sciences

Professor, Department of Marine & Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

 

This award is given to a UMBC graduate who has demonstrated dedication to UMBC through exceptional service to UMBC, its students, and alumni. This year's winner is...

Dr. Anwesha Dey Ph.D. '04, biochemistry & molecular biology

Director, Discovery Oncology and Distinguished Scientist, Genentech

RISING STAR

 

This award is given to an outstanding undergraduate alum of the last decade who has demonstrated professional achievement. This year's winner is...

Dr. Asif Majid '13, interdisciplinary studies

Assistant Professor of Theatre & Human Rights, University of Connecticut

OUTSTANDING FACULTY

 

This award is given to one full-time faculty member to honor extraordinary teaching as demonstrated by the effectiveness in motivating students in ways that have a lasting influence on their lives. This year's winner is...

Dr. E.F. Charles LaBerge, Ph.D. '03, electrical engineering

Professor of the Practice of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, UMBC

OUTSTANDING STAFF

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This award is given to one full-time member of the UMBC staff or administration to honor extraordinary contributions as demonstrated by their significant direct or indirect impact on students and/or alumni. This year's winner is...

Rehana Shafi

Director of the Sherman Scholars Program, UMBC

Questions? Contact Stanyell Odom in the Office of Alumni Engagement at stanyell_odom@umbc.edu.

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