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PhD alumnus Rep. Johnny Olszewski named Outstanding Alumnus for UMBC

Representative Johnny Olszewski has been a UMBC graduate with a Ph.D. in Public Policy ('17), Baltimore County Executive, the representative for Maryland's 2nd district in the U.S. House of Representatives, and now he can add one more title to his list: 2025 Outstanding Alumnus for Social & Behavioral Sciences.

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, he will be honored at the UMBC Alumni Awards, an annual celebration UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors holds to honor alumni accomplishments. As UMBC explains, "This award is given to a UMBC graduate who has brought distinction to the University through personal and professional achievement." 

Learn more about Johnny O's public service and dedication to UMBC here.


Posted: September 19, 2025, 1:52 PM

Johnny Olszewski standing in front of his Congressional office, looking at a wall plaque with his name, the American flag, and the Maryland state flag. He is smiling.