News and Updates about UMBC’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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
“Such early discourse may set the stage and direction of future discussions as the law progresses through implementation.” – School of Public Policy Assistant Professor F. Chris Curran. Continue Reading UMBC ed policy experts launch site to track public sentiment on Every Student Succeeds Act
“This election…has been much more about people than it has been about policy,” says political scientist Laura Hussey about the 2016 presidential campaign. Continue Reading As Md. primary nears, UMBC faculty provide expert analysis of 2016 election
“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
Seven faculty across colleges have been awarded Strategic Awards for Research Transitions funding to compete for external support and to pursue new areas of inquiry. Continue Reading START funding enables UMBC faculty to advance their research in new directions
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
“We see cases where there’s persistent trash and abandoned buildings, [creating] lots of small bodies of water, which are just great for this mosquito,” Biehler tells the Washington Post. Continue Reading In age of Zika, Dawn Biehler examines prevalence of mosquitoes in low-income neighborhoods
“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
