Clair Volkening has used her voice as a writer, editor, and facilitator to help UMBC community members build connections with one another and to inspire social change. Continue Reading English major learns to facilitate social change through writing and conversation
“My guiding philosophy is to create applied-learning projects that have legs—that go beyond the classroom context. Paw Poll is one example,” says Ian Anson, associate professor of political science. “I want students to experience how political science theories and applications impact communities—in this case, the UMBC community.” Continue Reading Inaugural UMBC Paw Poll reveals high levels of student civic engagement
On a Tuesday evening in early November, Main Street in… Continue Reading Finding Joy in the Democratic Process
Today, millions of college students across the country are voting.… Continue Reading Voting Is an Everyday Practice
UMBC grad Rehman Liaqat is heading to Georgetown as a Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellow. He says, “I want to show future generations of Pakistani students all that is possible.” Continue Reading Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic names UMBC’s Rehman Liaqat, human rights advocate, a 2022-23 Civic Fellow
UMBC students use their Spring Break to deconstruct their ideas on service and learn more about the community of Baltimore. Continue Reading Exploring Pathways to Social Change
Different disciplines are training up social justice-minded students to do no harm in the communities they work with, one thriving relationship at a time. Continue Reading MUTUAL FLOURISHING
