KR Gaddy’s new book tells the true account of the Edelweiss Pirates, German teenagers who resisted the Nazi regime with acts from playing forbidden music to disseminating anti-Nazi flyers. Continue Reading Chronicling history’s unsung heroes – Kristina Gaddy ’09
Students come to UMBC with a variety of experiences and in different stages of life. The unique perspectives of transfer students enrich the University, particularly as students connect with and support each other. Continue Reading “We need people just like you”: Transfer students find, and build, supportive communities at UMBC
Attitudes toward single women have repeatedly shifted – and part of that attitude shift is reflected in the names given to unwed women. Continue Reading Spinster, Old Maid, or Self-Partnered–Why Words for Single Women Have Changed Through Time
King and Drabinski recognized the need for an updated history of Baltimore, written by and for scholars and community members alike, so they took up the task. “We wanted our work to reach beyond the academy because these histories belong to everyone,” shares Drabinski. “We hope readers can find pieces that speak to them.” Continue Reading In Baltimore Revisited, UMBC and community authors reflect on the city’s history of inequality and resistance
Muslims visit the shrines to observe the martyrdom day of Hussain. Shiite Muslims believe that Hussain was third in line of 12 divinely appointed spiritual and political successors. Continue Reading What Is Ashura? How this Shiite Muslim Holiday Inspires Millions
On June 6–8, UMBC hosted the inaugural Maryland Arts Summit. During the three-day event, five hundred artists, educators, advocates, and arts administrators from across the state convened for workshops, award programs, networking sessions, performances, and more. Continue Reading Inaugural Maryland Arts Summit convenes at UMBC
“Most people don’t know there are twenty-two countries in the Arab league. These countries share Arabic as the primary national language. Many are Muslim-majority nations,” shares Shomali. “Many, but not all.” She notes, “There is great linguistic, cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity within the Arab world.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Mejdulene B. Shomali receives Woodrow Wilson Foundation fellowship for research on gender and sexuality in transnational Arab culture
For Meryl Carmel, M.A. ’94, history, a walk in the park led her on a 10-year journey to publishing her book Finding Kate. Continue Reading A Historian’s Journey to Finding Kate
At a moment when there is a longstanding heated debate over how artists and pop culture figures should engage in social activism, the life and career of musical legend Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington offers a model of how to do it right. Continue Reading Duke Ellington’s Melodies Carried his Message of Social Justice
For the first time in 217 years, a Japanese emperor will cede his place on the imperial throne. Continue Reading Japan’s next emperor is a modern, multilingual environmentalist
“For me, this is like Division I sports,” team member Sydney Gaskins explains. “It’s extremely rigorous and competitive. Mock Trial demands a great deal of hard work, dedication, and commitment, to compete against some of the best teams and win. I always aim to win.” Continue Reading UMBC Mock Trial takes 8th place at AMTA National Championship
“I want to look into the lives of medieval prostitutes to help us understand the gendered and political influences that fostered their roles as businesswomen and community members,” says McDonough. Continue Reading UMBC’s Susan McDonough receives NEH fellowship for more inclusive research on medieval women
