Vice President Renique Kersh interviewed in UMBC Magazine

Renique Kersh, Ph.D., became UMBC's vice president for student affairs in August 2023, and her first days were a whirlwind that included dropping her sons at school, moving from Boston to Maryland, and attending a number of UMBC welcome events for students and the community.

Now that shes had the chance to replant her roots at UMBC (her first job out of graduate school was as a community director for Residential Life from 2001 - 2003), Dr. Kersh is using her time to listen to the community and bring her expertise to the table as she works with campus leadership and partners to support student success and well-being.

Her excitement and eagerness to be here is evident in the way she enthusiastically talks about UMBC students, staff, faculty, alumni, and families--and the work ahead.

Read the interview with Dr. Kersh on the UMBC Magazine website.