USM Briefs
Research centers previously aligned with the former University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute (UMBI) have officially begun their realignment with other institutions within the USM. For details, see the news release.
President Barack Obama has appointed Dr. Donald F. Boesch, president of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and USM vice chancellor for environmental sustainability, to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. See article for more information.
In late July, the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center (CBAPC) released The College Competition Agenda 2010 Progress Report. The report points to challenges across the pipeline that impact America's ability to compete, and outlines 10 recommendations to meet these challenges. Chancellor Kirwan chairs the CBAPC advisory committee. To view the press release, which includes links to the report, click here.
Stacey Franklin Jones was named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bowie State University beginning July 1, 2010. She comes to Bowie State from Benedict College, where she was Senior Vice President. A magna cum laude graduate of Howard University, Dr. Jones received two master's degrees in engineering and applied science from The Johns Hopkins University: one in numerical science and one. in technical management. She holds her doctorate in computer science from the George Washington University.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and Salisbury University were among 97 institutions of higher education to be included on the Chronicle of Higher Education's list of "Great Colleges to Work For."
The USM Board of Regents has approved two new academic programs for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore: a Professional Science Master's Degree in quantitative fisheries and resource economics and a Bachelor of Science in urban forestry, both residing in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences.
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is taking applications for its new bachelor's and master's degree programs in cybersecurity, which launch this fall. The programs were designed -- with direct input from a team of industry leaders -- to provide the practical and theoretical training needed to fill the tens of thousands of new positions projected to open in cybersecurity in both the public and private sectors. The new UMUC offerings include a Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity and Master of Science programs in cybersecurity and cybersecurity policy.
Four-time Grammy Award winner, consummate folk song collector, TV personality, storyteller and acclaimed musician David Holt will perform the capstone concert for the fifth annual Frostburg State University Appalachian Festival on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in downtown Frostburg. Sharing the bill is Laura Boosinger, an Asheville, N.C., recording artist with a long list of recordings and performances to her credit. Their performance will complete a full day of regional music, workshops, and activities featured as part of the annual FSU Appalachian Festival. To learn more about the event, visit www.frostburg.edu/events/afestival.
Gary Neal, who broke 14 Towson records during his two-year career with the Tigers, has signed a three-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs following an eye-opening NBA Summer League performance last week, when he led the Spurs to a 5-0 record in the Las Vegas session. Neal becomes the second Tiger to play in the NBA. Kurk Lee, who led the Tigers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance 20 years ago, played one season with the New Jersey Nets before enjoying a successful career overseas.
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