It took a pandemic for many to see that Black mothers face impossible choices. A UMBC sociologist centers Black mothers’ lived experiences to learn more. Continue Reading I’m a Black sociologist, and a mom – by listening to other Black mothers, I’ve learned about their pandemic struggles and strengths
Researchers found that in households with the greatest diaper need there is also a greater likelihood of other significant concerns, like depression. Continue Reading Diaper Need Emerges as Health Indicator During Pandemic
Valerie Sheares Ashby, current dean of Duke University’s Trinity School of Arts & Sciences, may not officially start her role until August 1, but she’s already making a splash on campus. Continue Reading Incoming President Surprises an Excited Campus
Following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the Retriever community has turned to students and faculty to provide insight on the subject, as well as ways to help. Continue Reading UMBC Responds to Putin’s War in Ukraine
Here are five things parents and caregivers of young children with disabilities can do to help bridge the gap caused by the pandemic and distance learning. Continue Reading 5 Tips to Help Preschoolers with Special Needs During the Pandemic
As two-time reigning America East champions, the UMBC softball team is prepared to fight for their third America East Conference championship in a row. Continue Reading UMBC Softball: Full Steam Toward the ‘Three-peat’
Filmmaker Jules Rosskam, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Arts at UMBC, was awarded a prestigious Creative Capital Award in 2021 to support production of his new feature film, Desire Lines. Continue Reading Jules Rosskam’s Desire Lines awarded a 2021 Creative Capital prize
