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Transforming the future of healthy aging: UMBC event highlights leading practices, research from Kanagawa and Maryland

Nov 30, 2022 Jan 6, 2023 / 7 min read

UMBC recently partnered with the government of Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture to host the seminar “New Frontiers in Healthcare Management,” examining innovative approaches to healthy aging in society, from a broad range of research and policy perspectives. Continue Reading Transforming the future of healthy aging: UMBC event highlights leading practices, research from Kanagawa and Maryland

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How to Bridge Your Two Homes

Nov 23, 2022 Nov 29, 2022 / 5 min read

With Jess Presuel ’23, biological sciences, an international student from… Continue Reading How to Bridge Your Two Homes

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BBC at 100: a trusted international news source, but it’s important to remember whose values it reflects

Oct 17, 2022 Oct 17, 2022 / 5 min read

Jessica Berman, Director of UMBC’s Dresher Center for the Humanities, discusses the BBC’s role in bringing Anglocentric news around the world, specifically in the West Indies, and the impact of of All India Radio. Continue Reading BBC at 100: a trusted international news source, but it’s important to remember whose values it reflects

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UMBC humanities faculty pursue groundbreaking archival research through over $135,000 in prestigious fellowships

Oct 12, 2022 Oct 27, 2022 / 9 min read

Elizabeth Patton, Mirjam Voerkelius, and Amy Froide have received prestigious research fellowships to explore archives and reveal new findings about unique historical events in the United States, Soviet Union, and United Kingdom. Continue Reading UMBC humanities faculty pursue groundbreaking archival research through over $135,000 in prestigious fellowships

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Biden again indicates that US will defend Taiwan ‘militarily’ – does this constitute a change in policy?

Sep 19, 2022 Sep 19, 2022 / 7 min read

Meredith Oyen, associate professor of history and Asian studies, discusses President Biden’s remarks about U.S. military intervention should China attempt an invasion of Taiwan.y towards China. Continue Reading Biden again indicates that US will defend Taiwan ‘militarily’ – does this constitute a change in policy?

UMBC students explore South Korea, Japan through new Education Abroad Access Fund

Jul 20, 2022 Aug 3, 2022 / 4 min read

“Education abroad is known to have a positive impact on students’ future academic and career outcomes, but the costs of international travel can result in barriers to participation,” says David Di Maria, associate vice provost for international education. “The Class of 1970’s generous gift helps address these barriers. It ensures more Retrievers are able to enjoy the transformative benefits of making the world their classroom.” Continue Reading UMBC students explore South Korea, Japan through new Education Abroad Access Fund

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