MacManus’s manuscript “We Are Protagonists of This History” will focus on critical human rights and gender violence in Latin America. Continue Reading Viviana MacManus awarded major national fellowship for social justice research
The Post writes that she’s a “one-woman powerhouse,” described by colleagues as “constantly striving to improve our students’ experiences at school” while encouraging their development as “compassionate global citizens.” Continue Reading Alumna Shalonda Holt named 2016 Washington Post Teacher of the Year
The edited volume includes 33 essays from leading Virginia Woolf scholars and approaches her writing from a variety of perspectives. Continue Reading Jessica Berman publishes new book that examines Virginia Woolf in global contexts
“Bosch is less a master of composition than a master of draughtsmanship, color, and light,” Ellen Handler Spitz writes in a New Republic review of the exhibition. Continue Reading UMBC scholar reflects on a new exhibition commemorating artist Hieronymus Bosch’s 500th anniversary
Pres. Hrabowski shared an important point at the 2016 Graduate Research Conference: it’s not just about the research. It’s about showing why the research matters. Continue Reading UMBC grad students give memorable snapshots of research with impact
Five productions of the play are scheduled from March 30 – April 2 at the University of Pittsburgh’s Henry Heymann Theatre and it is produced by University of Pittsburgh Stages. Continue Reading The Mathematics of Being Human reaches significant milestone with first full production in the United States
Two of TESOL’s (teaching English to students of other languages) leading scholars recognized for their contributions to the field. Continue Reading Joan Shin and Jodi Crandall honored as international leaders in teaching English to students of other languages
“Today, with few exceptions, the presence and cultivation of the arts have diminished in schools nationwide,” Spitz said. Continue Reading Ellen Handler Spitz speaks to the profound impact of the arts on children’s education
The conference, developed for P-12 teachers, teacher candidates, and youth leaders, focused on how integrating visual arts, dance, music, and theatre into curricula can help build cultural awareness, enhance community engagement, and provide opportunities for students to become advocates for social justice. Continue Reading UMBC’s Department of Education hosts 10th Annual Arts Integration Conference with focus on social justice
George Derek Musgrove ’97, history, associate professor of history, tells The Atlantic that “Baltimore is a local representation of a national concern.” Continue Reading UMBC historian explains how the role of churches has changed in American civil rights and social justice movements
Baltimore’s history as the first U.S. city to be illuminated by gas lamps has inspired Light City Baltimore, a new festival in the Inner Harbor, March 28-April 3, with 1.5 miles of glowing public artworks, free music, a free UMBC hospitality space, and a six-day innovation conference, Light City U. Continue Reading UMBC heads to Light City Baltimore: festival of light, music, innovation
Dean Scott Casper describes STEM and the liberal arts as “inseparable” and says a “strong liberal arts education is at the core of UMBC, emphasized and valued across all disciplines.” Continue Reading Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC as a leader in liberal arts education that breaks down barriers
