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Ramadan A.

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Hometown: upper marlboro, MD

Psychology

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Minor: n/a

Class of 2026

Black Live Matter

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Sophie B.

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Hometown: Baltimore, MD

Ancient Studies

Minor: Anthropology

Class of 2026

Welcome Week Leader (Woolie) OPA WILL* Program

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Jillian C.

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Hometown: Sykesville, MD

Graphic Design

Minor: Entrepreneurship

Class of 2027

Design Club Linehan Scholar hackUMBC

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Shaylee C.

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Hometown: Middletown, MD

BFA Acting

Early Childhood Education

Class of 2025

Acting ...singing and playing piano

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KC C.

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Hometown: Laurel, MD

Fine arts

Minor: Photography

Class of 2026

anti imperialist action crew Association of Black Artists

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Amariana C.

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Hometown: Laurel, MD

Psychology B.S.

Minor: Biology

Minor 2: Spanish

Class of 2027

First Year Ambassador Sisterhood WOC Coalition National Residence Hall Honorary Connection Corps Interfaith Fellows Undergraduate Research Assistant Community Council

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Ellie D.

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Hometown: Maryland

Math

Minor: Computer Science

Minor 2: Spanish

Class of 2026

Student Events Board Musical Theatre Club

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Tamaya D.

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Hometown: Dundalk, MD

Psychology

Social Work

Minor: Sociology

Class of 2026

Center for Democracy and Civic Life ChewMBC OPA kpop dance club (KDC)

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Sanai E.

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Hometown: Upper Marlboro, MD

Political Science

Minor: Africana Studies

Class of 2025

Pre-Law Society Black Students Union

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Kirstin F.

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Hometown: Maryland

Art History and Museum Studies

Minor: Entrepreneurship

Class of 2025

Association of Black Artists

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Kat G.

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Hometown: Westminster, MD

American Studies

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Minor: Public Humanities

Class of 2027

Cosplay Club

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Andrew H.

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Hometown: Elkridge, MD

Informaton Systems

Class of 2025

Pep Band Drumline

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Maria H.

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Hometown: Eldersburg, MD

Social Work

Psychology

Class of 2026

Peer Mentor

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Norah J.

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Hometown: Ellicott City, MD

Psychology

Class of 2025

Study Abroad Psychology Research Lab

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Christian J.

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Hometown: Maryland

Political Science

Global Studies

Class of 2027

Resident Student Association Honors College Council Center for Democracy and Civic Life

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Shingo K.

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Hometown: Bowie, MD

Chemistry

Class of 2025

Japanese American Student Association

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Katie K.

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Hometown: Walkersville, MD

Biology

Dance

Class of 2026

Greek Life (Phi Mu) Dance Team Pre-PA Society

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Emily K.

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Hometown: Catonsville, MD

Mechanical Engineering

Minor: Spanish

Class of 2025

Center for Women in Technology Women's Club Soccer Catholic Campus Ministry

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Arvind K.

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Hometown: Columbia, MD

Financial Economics

Philosophy

Minor: Information Systems

Class of 2025

Fencing Club Film Club Philosophers Anonymous

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Laura L.

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Hometown: Catalunya, Spain

Biochemistry & molecular biology

Minor: Psychology

Minor 2: Statistics

Class of 2026

Womens Basketball

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Kayla L.

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Hometown: Mount Airy, MD

Dance

Minor: Cinematography

Class of 2027

Dance Council of Majors Linehan Scholar Scholar Mentor

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Connor M.

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Hometown: Annapolis, MD

Geography & Environmental Science

Minor: GIScience Certificate

Class of 2025

Skating Pokemon Go

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Lillian M.

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Hometown: Baltimore, MD

Theatre - Design and Production

History

Minor: Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Class of 2025

Linehan Scholar Study Abroad

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Molli M.

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Hometown: Damascus, MD

English

Philosophy

Minor: Theatre Design & Production

Minor 2: Creative Writing

Class of 2027

Take Back the Night

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Vannessa M.

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Hometown: Ijamsville, MD

Mechanical Engineering

Class of 2027

SAE Baja Center for Women in Technology

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Elizabeth N.

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Hometown: Pikesville, MD

Biological Sciences

Minor: Emergency Health Services

Class of 2025

Retriever Essentials Volunteer Club Tennis Team Volunteer EMT PreMed Club

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Bruno N.

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Hometown: Laurel, MD

Information Systems

Class of 2027

Cyber Security Club

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Vanessa O.

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Hometown: Silver Spring, MD

Public Health

Pre-Dental Hygiene Track

Class of 2027

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Emily P.

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Hometown: Arbutus, MD

Chemical Engineering

Class of 2026

AIChE Catholic Campus Ministry Center for Women in Technology

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Sonia P.

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Hometown: Maryland

Visual Arts

Class of 2026

Improv Team

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Maria Q.

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Hometown: Clarksburg, MD

Psychology

Minor: Philosophy

Class of 2025

Hispanic Latino Student Union InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Latin Dance Team YoungLife Undergraduate Research Assistant Society of Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics Native Americans in Science

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Sam R.

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Hometown: Centreville, MD

Biology

Class of 2024

Fencing Hillel

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Evan R.

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Hometown: Newark, DE

History

Political Science

Minor: Public History

Class of 2025

Model United Nations Maryland Student Legislature

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Julia S.

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Hometown: Catonsville, MD

Anthropology

Geography & Environmental Science

Class of 2027

Humanities Scholar Film Club

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Allison S.

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Hometown: Milford Mill, MD

Spanish

Minor: Latin American Studies

Minor 2: Law and Justice

Class of 2025

Research Assistant

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Alexandra S.

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Hometown: Waldorf, MD

Public Health

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Minor: N/A

Class of 2025

Woman's Soccer Club

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Sreya S.

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Hometown: Woodstock, MD

Public Health

Class of 2026

Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Board Games

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Gwyneth W.

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Hometown: Ellicott City, MD

Dance

Minor: Acting

Minor 2: Entrepreneurship of the Arts

Class of 2027

Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club UMBC Musical Theatre Club

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Ryan W.

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Hometown: Great Mills, MD

History

Class of 2025

Philosophy Club Outdoor Recreation Climbing Club

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Valerie Z.

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Hometown: Frostburg, MD

Biological Sciences

Class of 2026

Environmental Task Force Club Ice Hockey Club Volleyball

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