Black & Gold Rush

On March 4-5, 2026, we call upon Retrievers everywhere to join us for Black & Gold Rush, 36 Hours of Giving, by making a gift of any size to support the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

UMBC Giving Day Black & Gold Rush is an inspiring example of what the UMBC community can accomplish together.

Support the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation by making a gift today during our #UMBC #BlackAndGoldRush! Your contribution helps to support our mission to support student entrepreneurs.

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students who participated in the 2025 launchpad summer accelerator program at Demo Day       Student entrepreneurs at the bookstore entrepreneurshop showing their personal care booth

Student venture teams Strike Sense and ibraid that won $50,000 prizes to help fund their ventures at the 2025 Maryland Student Venture Showcase