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Brittany Wichtendahl’s Path from UMBC to Catholic Relief Ser

By: Nate Walton Photo Credit: Brittany Wichtendahl In the field of public relations, flexibility and fast thinking are crucial. These traits, along with an educational foundation, can lead to a...

Posted: October 20, 2025, 4:39 PM

Brittany smiles standing in front of a green tree.

Keegan’s Move From Baseball Diamond to Mortgage Realm

Career-development, Financial investing, tool enhancing

By: Nicholas Remy Photo Credit: Isabella Fasolo No college journey looks the same between two people, and this Alumni was no exception. Keegan Leffler graduated from UMBC in the spring of 2022...

Posted: October 20, 2025, 4:28 PM

Alumni Profile: Malik Gay

Media with Purpose

By: Isy Davy Photo Credit: Malik Gay Meet Malik Gay, a 2023 graduate of UMBC’s Media and Communication Studies program. After transferring from the University of Hartford, Malik searched for a...

Posted: May 20, 2025, 9:56 AM

Student Profile: Josh Gillis

Writer. Leader. Creator: Turning Words into a Career

By: Rithik Kavanakudy Photo Credit: Kendall Blunt Everyone say hi to Josh Gillis, a junior here at UMBC! For many students, deciding on what major to pursue can be a long trial and error...

Posted: May 12, 2025, 1:47 PM

Josh leans over a pool table aiming pool cue at the cue ball.

Student Profile: Rithik Kavanakudy

Creating with Intention and Imagination

By: Erin Cusick Photo Credit: Rithik Kavanakudy From backyard videos in middle school to managing content for organizations, Rithik's creative journey has been anything but ordinary. His...

Posted: May 12, 2025, 1:43 PM

Rithik is wearing a baseball cap and glasses and is smiling for the photo.

Alumni Profile: Dan Truckenbrodt

Where Communication Meets Careers: Dan’s UMBC Story

By: Rithik Kavanakudy When Dan Truckenbrodt began his time at UMBC, he started off on an engineering track. However, like many students just starting college, he discovered it wasn’t the right...

Posted: May 9, 2025, 10:41 AM

Student Profile: Morgan Seabolt-Wilbanks

By: Baylee Seabolt-Wilbanks Q: What is your name and year? My name is Morgan Seabolt-Wilbanks and I’m wrapping up my second year here at UMBC. Q: Why did you decide to pursue a degree in...

Posted: May 5, 2025, 4:37 PM

Student Profile: Jonathan Han

Exploring MCS and Career Aspirations

By: Nate Walton Photo Credit: Jonathan Han The ability to navigate a dynamic landscape is more important than ever in a world that is being shaped more and more by digital media and diverse...

Posted: May 5, 2025, 4:30 PM

Jonathan stands in front of a white background wearing a blue suit.

Alumni Profile: Dan Glennon

Writing, Design, and Comedy in a Box

By: Marilin Argueta-Osorio Photo Credit: Noël Johnson Meet Dan Glennon, a Winter 2023 graduate who has built himself quite a resume! He was a stagehand for IATSE Local 19 union, a marketing...

Posted: April 30, 2025, 3:05 PM

Dan stands smiling wearing a plaid shirt and holding a microphone in front of a sign that reads "mobtown comedy".