Stories

Learn more about the Student Affairs story through its people, expertise, and achievements. Student Affairs staff are leaders in their fields. Their compassionate, thoughtful approach puts students at the center of all they do. Staff regularly receive awards and acknowledgements for their leadership. They are interviewed for local and national news and trend stories, and for publications in their field of expertise.

Student Affairs Staff Present at NASPA 2026

The Division of Student Affairs continues to share its leadership and expertise on the national stage. Staff from across the division will be presenting at the NASPA Annual Conference in March...

Posted: February 10, 2026, 11:19 AM

UMBC Receives AASHE STARS Gold Rating

Reflects collective campus effort, including Student Affairs

UMBC has received a gold rating from The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's (AASHE) STARS program (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System)....

Posted: February 5, 2026, 12:25 PM

Congratulations to Aspire Graduates from Student Affairs!

Four staff members of Student Affairs were part of the inaugural cohort of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management’s Aspire Program: Emily Aiello, Event and Conference Services, as well as...

Posted: February 2, 2026, 9:31 AM

Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society is Back!

After a short hiatus, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society has returned to UMBC! On December 3, 2025, 44 students and one circle coordinator were initiated into the national organization,...

Posted: January 30, 2026, 9:33 AM