Office Hours—President Sheares Ashby talks with a graduating senior about rootedness and change (opens in new tab)

Manav Narendra’s story has been shaped by constant motion. A math and computer science double major, who graduated from UMBC this spring, Narendra grew up moving frequently between India and the United States, adapting to new schools, cultures, and environments every few years. Raised by a single mother who was always striving to create a better life for them, Narendra grew accustomed to change—but also to the challenges that come with it. Coming to UMBC marked a turning point. Narendra sough...