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The Academic Minute: The Long History of Financial Fraud

Banks, large corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals alike lend and loan money to make more money, spur corporate growth, buy property, start a business, and help...

Posted: October 27, 2023, 8:53 AM

Music Education Helps Others Find the Right Note

Headshot of James Dorsey. When James Dorsey arrived at UMBC in 2002 to major in music performance and composition, becoming an educator was not the original plan. But when opportunity knocked,...

Posted: October 23, 2023, 3:43 PM

Embarking on ‘Happily Ever After’ 

By Roni Rosenthal For those who grew up—or still are—spellbound by movies like Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, and The Lion King, you are part of what some historians dub the “Disney...

Posted: October 23, 2023, 1:09 PM

Livewire Explores the Transformative Power of Music

From October 18 through 21, Livewire, UMBC’s annual festival exploring the music of our times, takes center stage in Linehan Concert Hall. This year, Livewire investigates the power of music to...

Posted: October 17, 2023, 6:49 PM

The Academic Minute: Erhard on the Right to Revolution

Revolution. Is it a right or a duty? The answer is more of a grey area. Those for and against a revolution have complex reasons for holding their ground. Some point to defending structural systems...

Posted: October 10, 2023, 2:23 PM

The Academic Minute: Erhard on the Right to Revolution

Revolution. Is it a right or a duty? The answer is more of a grey area. Those for and against a revolution have complex reasons for holding their ground. Some point to defending structural systems...

Posted: October 10, 2023, 2:23 PM

Academic Minute: The promise of work-life balance

COVID forced employees away from traditional offices to home offices, making working from home no longer the exception. Before the pandemic, work-from-home proponents advocated a more flexible...

Posted: September 29, 2023, 10:23 AM