News and Updates about UMBC’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Seidel reflects that UMBC’s diverse student body and range of student experiences available are two of UMBC’s core strengths. Continue Reading Valedictorian Kara Seidel focuses her research on supporting families dealing with trauma
“I knew from my first campus tour that UMBC would be a place where I could succeed. I was encouraged to go beyond the usual single-degree path, as well as to conduct research, explore new subjects, study abroad in two countries, and get involved with student life,” says Chadderton. Continue Reading Morgan Chadderton to pursue study of Slavic languages through Fulbright in Kyrgyzstan
“UMBC provided amazing faculty who really took the time to personally mentor me,” says Bendell. Continue Reading Mollye Bendell explores new artistic pathways, from Smithsonian to FabLab to a Wave Farm residency
“UMBC has connected me to some of the most amazing experiences of my life,” says Lopresti. Continue Reading Newman Civic Fellow Sophia Lopresti to return to Indonesia as a Fulbright Scholar
“My professors gave me a lot of freedom to follow my own intellectual curiosities,” says Mones. “They taught me the sound of my own creative voice.” Continue Reading Emmanuel Mones creates men’s streetwear brand to prompt public discussion of gender, sexuality, and equality
“UMBC has helped to prepare me for the real world of professionalism. I have excelled at this school, when I had long ago thought that the possibility of finishing my college career had ended,” says Pessagno. Continue Reading Newcombe Scholar Marie Pessagno heads to M.S.W. focused on child welfare
Cox calls UMBC’s Career Center “one of the greatest assets on campus,” sharing that the center “does a phenomenal job mentoring, preparing, and connecting students with future employers.” Continue Reading Todd Cox, U.S. Navy veteran, looks ahead to business analyst career at Northrop Grumman
“Few universities are able to provide so many opportunities to one student alone, yet at UMBC I am just one of many students who share a similar journey,” reflects Kirk. Continue Reading Flora Kirk to extend study of ancient coins through Fulbright research in Romania
Basfield Dunlap is completing her Ph.D. after taking one course per semester at UMBC for nearly a decade. “UMBC has taught me perseverance,” she says. Continue Reading Shirley Basfield Dunlap, educator and director, produces groundbreaking research on African American theatre history
“UMBC has helped me achieve my goals by cultivating an environment that emphasizes the importance of student voice and citizenship,” says Davis. Continue Reading Andrea Davis to continue enriching students’ college experience through graduate study in student affairs
“UMBC has prepared me in myriad ways as an engaged scholar, young professional, and public servant,” says Christian, a returned Peace Corps volunteer. Continue Reading Peaceworker Fellow Ciara Christian to extend community-engaged scholarship through Ph.D.
“Thanks to my teachers, I am setting and achieving goals I never thought would be possible,” says Schechter, who has completed multiple competitive dance intensives and will soon study with the NW Dance Project in Portland. Continue Reading Choreographer Maia Schechter’s critically acclaimed “Now Elsewhere” to be featured at the Kennedy Center
