Each year, the UMBC Alumni Association celebrates UMBC graduates and faculty who have made outstanding contributions to the University, their fields, and their communities. This year marks the 30th anniversary, and we are pleased to announce that the Alumni Association Board of Directors has chosen to honor the distinguished alumni and faculty listed below.
For more information visit alumni.umbc.edu/alumniawards18. If you have any questions regarding the award recipients or ceremony, please contact Sara Lerma Jones at slj@umbc.edu or 410-455-2276.
Outstanding Alumna in Engineering & Information Technology Kimberly Ellison Taylor ‘93, Information Systems Global Strategy Director, Oracle
Outstanding Alumna in Humanities Saira Khan ‘09, English Director of Social Media, The New Yorker
Outstanding Alumnus in Natural & Mathematical Sciences Dr. Mark Doms ‘86, Mathematics and Economics Former Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, US Department of Commerce
Outstanding Alumna in Social Sciences The Honorable Wanda Keyes Heard ‘79, Political Science Chief Judge, 8th Circuit Court of Maryland (Baltimore City)
Outstanding Alumna in Visual & Performing Arts Dr. Mina Cheon M.F.A ‘02, Imaging & Digital Arts Professor, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Distinguished Service Mimi Haw Dietrich ‘70, American Studies Quilter, Teacher, Writer
Rising Star Zainab Alkebsi ‘09, Political Science Policy Counsel, National Association of the Deaf
Outstanding Faculty Award Mariajosé Castellanos Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Chemical, Biochemical & Environmental Engineering
Did you know? The Alumni Awards ceremony is the kick-off for UMBC's Homecoming celebration. Visit homecoming.umbc.edu for more information about this year's activities.