News and Updates about UMBC’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
“It took me finding what my passion was to be able to excel,” says Carrie Cleveland ’16, social work. Continue Reading Carrie Cleveland shares her inspiring story in Baltimore Sun Class of 2016 profile
UMBC students, faculty, and staff gathered on May 12, 2016, to honor the work of two accomplished emerging scholars and to engage in a vibrant discussion on academic freedom and the display and interpretation of research. Continue Reading Researchers across disciplines gather for vital conversation about academic freedom
Fourteen middle and high school students from local schools have been selected to participate in an innovate summer enrichment program at UMBC to build on skills learned and tap into creative interests across disciplines. Continue Reading Education department announces its second cohort of Summer Enrichment Experience Scholars
The screenplay is based on the life story of co-writer Kerri-Anne Weston, following her experience as an athletic young woman who loses the use of her legs but fights back to win five swimming medals at the 1984 Summer Paralympics. Continue Reading Robert Pawloski’s script “Bronze” wins prize at Nashville Film Festival
History professors Kate Brown and Rebecca Boehling have won coveted semester-long fellowships from the American Academy in Berlin. They are two of just 23 scholars selected in the U.S. to receive Berlin Prize fellowships. Continue Reading Two UMBC history professors win Berlin Prize fellowships
“The competition itself is stressful and hectic. But at the end of the day, getting it done and doing what you love with your friends in a highly creative environment…makes it so special,” says Myslinski. Continue Reading Cinematic arts student Matt Myslinski presents “Lightyears” at Cannes Film Festival
As UMBC’s Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, prepares to leave campus for graduate programs, fellowships, and career opportunities around the globe, we recognize their tremendous personal achievements and their invaluable contributions to our community. Continue Reading Congratulations, UMBC Class of 2016! Meet some of our exceptional graduates.
“One of the ways we can get students to appreciate what STEM can do for our country is through the humanities, not only through reading skills, but understanding many of the ethical issues involved in the achievement gap, in health disparities, and in the environmental issues that we face.” – Dr. Hrabowski on The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU. Continue Reading President Hrabowski discusses the importance of connecting STEM with the arts, humanities and social sciences
“Dr. Waldstein’s work in sum lies at the intersection of the natural sciences, the medical sciences, and the social sciences, and is thus an amazing and wonderful example of the interdisciplinary, collaborative endeavors that our college and UMBC prize so highly,” shares Dean Scott Casper. Continue Reading Lipitz Professor Shari Waldstein traces complex connections between socioeconomic status and brain health
“More and more people are grasping how central the humanities are to good medical practice, to establishing trust, and to the fostering of cultural understanding,” says Professor Spitz. Continue Reading Ellen Handler Spitz speaks with pediatricians about connections between early reading and child health
The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. This year, several UMBC faculty across disciplines are organizing conference panel discussions and presenting their research. Continue Reading UMBC to have strong presence at the 2016 Latin American Studies Association Conference
“In this class, you’re not dealing with textbooks,” explains Saurabh Saini ’19, computer science. “You’re dealing with life stories, and that’s powerful.” Continue Reading Erickson School partners with Chase Brexton LGBT Health Resource Center for digital storytelling project
