UMBC celebrates student achievement in the arts, humanities, and social sciences

Jun 17, 2019 / 4 minutes of reading

“CAHSS’s amazing students do it all: think and learn across boundaries and borders, develop their identities as scholars and citizens, and contribute their imagination and expertise to local and global communities,” says Scott Casper, dean of CAHSS. “Given all they’ve already accomplished, it’s exciting to envision what they’ll do next.” Continue Reading UMBC celebrates student achievement in the arts, humanities, and social sciences

“Appreciate the differences”: How study abroad shaped four UMBC student experiences

May 20, 2019 / 7 minutes of reading

Many students come to UMBC with the goal of leaving the familiar behind to take on new challenges and gain a fresh perspective. Once they’re on campus, that’s also what inspires some Retrievers to explore international learning opportunities. Balancing course requirements, activities, research, and other responsibilities, while also pursuing study abroad, can prove challenging. But for these four UMBC students earning undergraduate degrees this month, it’s also been transformative. Continue Reading “Appreciate the differences”: How study abroad shaped four UMBC student experiences

Fourteen UMBC students and recent alumni receive Fulbright awards, setting new record

May 13, 2019 / 6 minutes of reading

Since 1970, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has chosen more than 70 UMBC students and recent alumni to represent the United States through conducting research, teaching English, or pursuing graduate studies internationally. This year’s recipients will pursue Fulbright experiences in Rwanda, Malaysia, Colombia, Uzbekistan, and more. Continue Reading Fourteen UMBC students and recent alumni receive Fulbright awards, setting new record

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UMBC international students find connection on campus, from day one to degree

May 2, 2019 / 9 minutes of reading

When international students arrive on campus, they find a warm welcome from their departments and fellow students. These four May graduates share how they made a home on campus during their time at UMBC. Continue Reading UMBC international students find connection on campus, from day one to degree

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UMBC’s David Di Maria briefs Congressional staff on opportunities to support international students

Apr 12, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

Di Maria recommended that the U.S. implement a national-level international education strategy, improve support for students, and adopt immigration policies that allow the U.S. to retain top graduates in our workforce. Continue Reading UMBC’s David Di Maria briefs Congressional staff on opportunities to support international students

Evan Avila is named a Truman Scholar, the fourth in UMBC history

Apr 11, 2019 / 6 minutes of reading

“In the Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program, we seek to support students who want to live impactful lives,” says Laura Hussey, associate professor of political science, and director of the program. “Evan is already doing that and with great excellence, integrity, and care for people.” Continue Reading Evan Avila is named a Truman Scholar, the fourth in UMBC history

UMBC’s Maheen Haq receives 2019 Newman Civic Fellowship, affirming the importance of supporting local and global communities facing discrimination

Mar 20, 2019 / 4 minutes of reading

Whether she’s in Jordan or Baltimore, UMBC’s Maheen Haq brings a deep sense of duty to her work with communities facing discrimination. “Amanah is a word in Arabic that means trust. For me this means that if I have knowledge of oppression, I have been trusted with the task of standing up against it,” Haq explains. “I study very hard so that I can develop the best skills to serve communities dealing with grave injustices because they deserve the best.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Maheen Haq receives 2019 Newman Civic Fellowship, affirming the importance of supporting local and global communities facing discrimination

UMBC delegation joins students from three continents at International Model African Union

Mar 15, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

“The world seems small when we stay in one place, but when we travel we come to understand issues beyond our own culture,” says Marion Sillah ’22, political science, from Sierra Leone. “Broadening my point of view made me think about where I stand as a woman, a black woman, a Muslim woman, and an immigrant on a global scale.” Continue Reading UMBC delegation joins students from three continents at International Model African Union

UMBC’s Jonathan Singer supports South Korean science teachers through Howard County partnership

Mar 7, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

The Howard County Public School System, in partnership with the South Korean Iksan District Office of Education, recently invited Jonathan Singer to provide professional development to visiting secondary science teachers from South Korea. “Working with Dr. Singer was a great start,” said partnership coordinator Sunghwa Jung. “His research and the tasks he prepared benefited the Korean science teachers greatly, helping them to reflect on their own teaching practices.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Jonathan Singer supports South Korean science teachers through Howard County partnership

UMBC’s Susan McDonough receives NEH fellowship for more inclusive research on medieval women

Mar 7, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

“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

UMBC mentors support a record number of Fulbright student award semifinalists

Mar 1, 2019 / 12 minutes of reading

This year UMBC has produced thirty applicants and twenty-two semifinalists—a record number for the university. “I am always happy to share and promote the Fulbright experience wherever I go,” says Brian Souders, UMBC’s Fulbright U.S. Student Award advisor. “I have seen first-hand how it catapults students’ success in a way they never thought possible.” Continue Reading UMBC mentors support a record number of Fulbright student award semifinalists

Start at UMBC & Go Everywhere

Dec 9, 2018 / 14 minutes of reading

by Catalina Sofia Dansberger Duque UMBC may be nestled in the small town of Catonsville, but over the years the university has become a crossroads of international research, civic engagement, and a welcome center to anyone pursuing the life of a global citizen. But, what makes UMBC such an international campus? The famous flags in The Commons? The answer is much deeper than that. It’s a commitment to envisioning an inclusive path dependent on intercultural collaboration that has created a thriving world of possibilities through which to engage in all the world has to offer. UMBC’s windows-to-the-world philosophy has caught… Continue Reading Start at UMBC & Go Everywhere

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