Since joining the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) in 2021, UMBC has actively contributed to a range of collaborative initiatives designed to improve student success and advance innovative practices in higher education. Through our participation in alliance-wide projects and institutional efforts, we continue to implement strategies that support student achievement, equity and degree completion.
In this section, you can explore the impact of our work both institutionally at UMBC and across the UIA network. Included are annual reports and project flyers that highlight key initiatives, outcomes and the collective progress being made through our UIA membership.
11 Years of Dramatic Growth (A description of the image)
This infographic highlights the University Innovation Alliance (UIA)’s progress over the 11-year period since its 2012–2013 baseline. The UIA is a consortium of large public research universities (growing to 17 members as of late 2024) dedicated to improving graduation rates for low-income and underrepresented students.
Key Performance Milestones (2012–2013 to 2023–2024)
According to the UIA’s latest data, the alliance has achieved the following:
- Total Additional Graduates: 164,556 (and counting) additional undergraduate degrees awarded above original baseline projections.
- Overall Growth: A 33% increase in annual graduates across member institutions.
- Low-Income Student Success: A 43% increase in annual graduates from low-income backgrounds.
- Diverse Representation: A 100% increase in the annual number of underrepresented graduates of color.