News and Updates about UMBC’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
June 14 marked the 60th anniversary of Washington D.C.’s first presidential primary. George Derek Musgrove, associate professor of history, joined WAMU Radio to discuss why it took so long for the nation’s capital to have a say in presidential politics. Continue Reading George Derek Musgrove reflects on the surprisingly brief history of D.C.’s presidential primary
“This academic community partnership extends psychology faculty research and expertise into the community and offers training and support to this impressive group of home visitors and supervisors across Maryland,” shares Carlo DiClemente, a professor of psychology. Continue Reading Psychology Home Visiting Training Center graduates first cohort of home visitors
The program was a tremendous success, with 83 percent of clients served receiving a refund and almost $126,000 in total refunds for the program. Almost two-thirds of the clients who received refunds said they planned to use it to pay off debt, pay past due bills, or save and invest the money. Continue Reading First year of UMBC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program serves more than 100 local community members
“As the Baltimore County Teacher of the Year, Carter is noted for his enthusiasm, his authenticity, and his work to be a champion for students inside and outside of the classroom,” writes Education Post, in a new story highlighting Corey Carter ’08, biological sciences, ’10 M.A.T. Continue Reading UMBC prepares next generation of leading K-12 educators with commitment to community
“Cross-disciplinary collaboration is a very important part of education because not only do students learn to collaborate, but also to compromise,” says Viviana Cordova, assistant professor of visual arts. Continue Reading Developers and designers team up in new UMBC mobile app course
“I feel privileged to be selected to participate in the inaugural class of AASCU’s Emerging Leaders Program,” says Shin. “This is a great honor for our university and a fantastic opportunity for me to engage with experienced leaders and experts in higher education.” Continue Reading Sarah Shin selected for American Association of State Colleges and Universities leadership program
When we think of art, we tend to think of finished pieces: paintings in galleries, dances and plays performed to a sold-out crowd, freshly pressed full-length records and live symphonies. But the reality is that art is so much more than final product. It’s what we can’t see — the equipment, the time, the relentless pursuit of creativity, and donors like you — that makes it possible. At the end of each academic year, we celebrate the hard work and creative achievements of some of UMBC’s most talented student artists at the Linehan Artist Scholars Reception. This year, guests at… Continue Reading “What An Unbelievable Place This Is:” Linehan Reception Celebrates UMBC’s Commitment to the Arts
A year after the Baltimore Uprising, UMBC students interviewed local residents about social, political, and economic issues facing the city. The final product is a moving, insightful radio series that aired on WEAA’s The Marc Steiner Show. Continue Reading UMBC students produce radio series “The World that Brought Us Freddie Gray”
As President Obama prepared for his historic trip to Japan and Vietnam, Constantine Vaporis wrote a powerful op-ed for The Conversation, calling the trip “a key opportunity to showcase the power of remembrance and reconciliation.” Continue Reading UMBC historian says President Obama’s visit to Japan could have a lasting impact on his legacy
“The academic growth in this first cohort of AP Capstone students has been nothing less than phenomenal,” says Josh Headley, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Continue Reading Capstone research program brings Baltimore high school students to UMBC
Thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate the tremendous achievements of the Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, at UMBC’s commencement ceremonies, held May 18-19. Moving speeches served as a powerful reminder of the value and impact of a UMBC degree. Continue Reading UMBC honors Class of 2016, adding nearly 2,000 new members to the Retriever alumni family
“In Baltimore, the number of immigrants increased 50 percent between 2000 and 2013, contributing to the first population growth the city experienced in decades,” write Filomeno and his students in the National League of Cities publication “The Weekly.” Continue Reading Felipe Filomeno and students examine immigration policies and urban revival in post-industrial America
