The goal of this blog is to serve as an informational link about the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Cross Country and Track & Field Program. It’s intended audience is for fans of the program, alumni, parents of the athletes, and all others who may be interested in the yearly progress of the program.

Link to UMBC on 60 Minutes: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7388127n&tag=contentBody;storyMediaBox

UMBC is located in the suburbs between Baltimore and Washington DC. Their athletics programs compete at the Division I level as part of the America East Conference.

UMBC is a distinguished public research university that combines the traditions of the liberal arts academy, the creative intensity of the research university and the social responsibility of the public university. As an Honors University in Maryland, UMBC attracts outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who have access to professors working on the cutting edge of their disciplines. With recent national recognition for its diversity, affordability and student mentoring, UMBC has been cited as the #1 up-and-coming “school to watch” and #4 in undergraduate teaching at national universities. UMBC also has been recognized nationally for providing students with outstanding opportunities for undergraduate research and creative projects. The nationally acclaimed Meyerhoff Scholars science program and other outstanding scholars programs in public affairs, arts, humanities, education, and information systems contribute to a community of learners, while the many clubs, arts events, lectures and Division I sports create a lively campus. UMBC is well-known for its undergraduate research initiatives, including financial support for undergraduate research; publication in the UMBC Review; and opportunities to work alongside world-class faculty. With 12,000 students from more than 100 countries, the residential campus is in the heart of the nation’s political center, 10 minutes from Baltimore and 30 minutes from Washington, DC. The location offers excellent access to cultural venues as well as internships in federal labs and the public and private sectors. UMBC graduates attend the nation’s finest graduate and professional schools and are leaders in the arts, humanities, science, engineering, information technology, human services, and government both regionally and nationally