Homecoming 2022 is now in the books for UMBC Athletics.

The festivities opened on Friday, October 7, as the 22nd edition of the #RetrieverNation's Hall of Fame inductions took place in UMBC's Skylight Room

The UMBC Athletics Hall of Fame first launched in the 1970s and was later made an annual ceremony in 1990. This celebratory event recognizes UMBC community members for their athletic excellence and contribution to the university. To date, 129 members (now 135) have been enshrined. And this year, Brian Barrio, UMBC Director of Athletics, made a key change, moving the popular event to Homecoming weekend to capitalize on the #RetrieverNation excitement.

"We are thrilled that the Athletics Hall of Fame has been moved to the Homecoming weekend, and grateful to UMBC's Office of Alumni Engagement who have been great partners in the re-launch of this event," says Barrio. After postponing the event for two years due to COVID 19, says Barrio, Athletics is eager to celebrate their community. "This class is a diverse and talented group that set high standards of excellence for Retriever Nation." 

The UMBC Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022

• Steve Levy '85, interdisciplinary studies—associate director of Athletics/director of athletic communications, 1986 – present
• Dana Eberly Keiner '97, biological sciences—volleyball, 1993 – 1996
• Jean Salkeld Battista '98, sociology—softball, 1997 – 1998
• Mohamed Hussein '14, mechanical engineering, M.S. '17, systems engineering—swimming, 2011 – 2014
• Levi Houapeu '15, financial economics—men's soccer, 2007 – 2010
• Mercedes Jackson '15, psychology—track and field, 2011 – 2015)

 
Several UMBC programs hosted alumni events and the athletics department welcomed all athletic alumni and their guests on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the men's soccer squad's 5-1 victory over UMass Lowell.
 
The men's basketball program held their annual Black and Gold scrimmage and Coach Ferry introduced the team to supporters afterwards.
 
The volleyball program celebrated 50 years of Retriever volleyball, along with the 50th anniversary of Title IX  by welcoming back alumnae to their 3-0 victory over UAlbany.
 
Contributions to this article by Bobby Lubaszewski, '10.