UMBC Alumni Association

Katie King ’26, biology and dance, completed an ambitious double degree, and not only thrived but also became co-captain of the UMBC Dance Team and worked for the admissions office as a Grit Guide. Looking forward, she plans to become a physician assistant, and hopes to find ways to combine her love of both dance and biology. 🎓✨

Join us in celebrating Katie as she officially joins our community of over 100,000 proud UMBC alumni! 🐾💛

➡️ Read more of Katie's story: https://umbc.edu/stories/katie-king-26-biology-and-dance-double-major-admissions-grit-guide-and-umbc-dance-team-co-captain-pursues-a-future-that-engages-her-passions/

Through a rigorous academic curriculum, service as a tutor, internships, tennis pick-up games, close friendships, and more, Manav Narendra ’26, mathematics and computer science, has made the most of his time at UMBC and built a strong foundation for future success in applied math and related fields. A leukemia survivor, Narendra has adopted a posture of gratitude and resilience, crediting in part his mother’s unwavering support and UMBC’s close-knit community for helping him thrive academically and personally

Read more of Manav's story: https://umbc.edu/stories/manav-narendra-mathematician-and-cancer-survivor/