News and Updates about UMBC’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Three UMBC alumni highlighted for achievements and contributions to Maryland. Continue Reading The Daily Record’s “20 in their Twenties” list highlights three UMBC alumni as emerging leaders in Maryland
“We need to make sure we are supporting military families,” says Stites. “We can’t provide all of the answers, but we can help provide resources and be more responsive to families’ needs.” Continue Reading Michele Stites shares research at White House Operation Educate the Educators event
The Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers award will allow Michael Nance to write book reconstructing the political philosophy an 18th century German philosopher. Continue Reading Michael Nance receives distinguished Humboldt Research Fellowship for political philosophy research at Goethe University
UMBC School of Public Policy Professor and Director Donald Norris and American Studies Associate Professor Kimberly Moffitt join WJZ-TV and WYPR on election night. Continue Reading UMBC faculty provide insight and analysis during Maryland’s primary election
The University Center Ballroom was humming on Wednesday, April 27, with the voices of hundreds of UMBC students presenting their research and creative work to proud long-time supporters and curious first-time visitors alike. Continue Reading Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day celebrates 20 years of remarkable student work
Alkebsi, currently policy counsel for the National Association of the Deaf, shares, “I hope that the ceremony has inspired others who are deaf and hard of hearing to pursue a legal career.” Continue Reading Alumna Zainab Alkebsi admitted to Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court in historic ceremony
Meyers testifies before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and publishes a paper in Brookings about the political feasibility of reforming the budget process. Continue Reading Roy Meyers discusses the political likelihood of reforming the federal budget process
Award winning composer Susan Botti and poet Linda Gregerson will be on campus this week, presenting several events on April 27 and 28 that highlight their collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches in the arts. These will include a Meet the Composer talk and q&a with with Susan Botti; Resonating Poetry, Words with Music with Botti and Gregerson discussing the collaborative process of creating a work together; and Twice Told Tales: Adapting Ancient Stories in Contemporary Arts, a talk by Linda Gregerson, currently UMBC writer-in-residence in the English department. The culmination of their visit to UMBC will be Moon and Myth, a concert of contemporary vocal chamber music… Continue Reading Visiting artists inspire collaboration at UMBC
A year after the Baltimore Uprising of 2015, Meringolo and Tropea discuss their work to gather and preserve a diverse range of perspectives and experiences to empower community members to share their own narratives. Continue Reading UMBC public historian Denise Meringolo and alumnus Joe Tropea discuss crowdsourcing history on WYPR
“Through my coursework, internships, and service-learning opportunities, I have found my personal calling in international affairs,” says Henningsen. Continue Reading Salutatorian Ashby Henningsen to pursue a public service career dedicated to human rights
“[Corey] gives students the tools and confidence they need to be in charge of their own learning and places an emphasis on critical thinking,” shares BCPS Superintendent Dallas Dance, of the celebrated science teacher. Continue Reading Biology grad Corey Carter named 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year
“Volunteering at after-school programs in Baltimore was a central part of my UMBC experience,” says Posey, “and I can credit the myriad of service opportunities through The Shriver Center for sparking my passion for teaching.” Continue Reading Sayre Posey, 2016 Maryland Teacher of Promise, shares how she came to realize love of teaching
