UMBC
Education & Academia abbreviation · University
| Stands for | University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
UMBC stands for University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a university abbreviation.
Public research university in Catonsville, Maryland, founded in 1966, nationally known for its Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which has produced many Black PhD and MD-PhD graduates in science and engineering.
Example: In 2018 UMBC became the first 16-seed to beat a 1-seed in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Usage notes
The upset of top-seeded Virginia made the Retrievers famous overnight. Longtime president Freeman Hrabowski was recognized nationally for the university's success in STEM diversity. UMBC competes in the America East Conference.
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