“My ‘weakness’ of coming from poverty, having a single mother, having a disability, and being a member of the LGBTQIA community have and always will be my strengths. UMBC helped me realize that,” says Klotz. Continue Reading William Klotz, double alumnus of UMBC, earns Fulbright to teach in Mexico
The internal funding opportunities support faculty who wish to pursue new areas of research, and compete for external funding and support. Continue Reading START and SFF awards support UMBC faculty pursuing research in new directions
The Grand Challenge Scholars Program’s inaugural symposium featured lightning talks by faculty who described their research in relation to the program’s 14 interdisciplinary global challenge topics in just two minutes. Continue Reading First-ever Grand Challenge Symposium focuses on value of interdisciplinary collaboration
“Teachers and students thrive when they all have a deeper understanding of linguistic and cultural diversity,” says Christine Mallinson, who developed the app with collaborator Anne Charity Hudley (William & Mary) and Aureanna Hakenson ’15. Continue Reading New app Valuable Voices builds awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity in the classroom
“People you see on this stage are not just amazingly talented, they are good people who have done great work,” shared President Hrabowski. “I can’t think of anything an educator would want more than that: People who care about others, who strive for excellence, and who never, never, never give up.” Continue Reading Alumni Awards highlight profound impact, drive, and commitment of UMBC alumni and faculty
“This visit is very important for us, as Kassel recognizes UMBC to be an international partner of strategic importance,” shares David diFuccia, professor at the University of Kassel. Continue Reading Delegation from the University of Kassel in Germany visits UMBC to grow interdisciplinary exchange program
“What I loved about this year’s class is that they threw themselves into the process early,” says Brian Souders. “They really got into the spirit of Fulbright, which is all about cultural exchange.” Continue Reading UMBC’s 2016 Fulbright Scholars to serve as teachers and researchers around the world, from Moldova to Malaysia
“The academic growth in this first cohort of AP Capstone students has been nothing less than phenomenal,” says Josh Headley, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Continue Reading Capstone research program brings Baltimore high school students to UMBC
The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. This year, several UMBC faculty across disciplines are organizing conference panel discussions and presenting their research. Continue Reading UMBC to have strong presence at the 2016 Latin American Studies Association Conference
“The theatre department…has prepared me for a career,” says Levenberg. “Since the department conducts all classes, rehearsals, and shows as if they were professional productions, there are no surprises when entering the field.” Continue Reading Brielle Levenberg, distinguished artist and scholar, eager to begin career in theatre
The support of UMBC mentors “helped me achieve my goals… [and] become the person that I am today,” says Kelly. Continue Reading Matthew Kelly to pursue interest in German language and culture through Fulbright teaching assistantship in Bavaria
Social Sciences Forum Guadalupe Moshan Álvarez, principal attorney, Fray Bartolomé Human Rights Center, San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico Bárbara Suárez Galeano, Interpreter, Autonomous University of Social Movements, Centro Autónomo de Albany Park, Chicago Thursday, September 24 | 4:30 p.m. Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery Mexico is at a critical moment: the forced disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa rural teachers and college students set off a tidal wave of indignation and massive protests. In the context of a war on drugs that has left more than 25,000 disappeared, Guadalupe Moshan Álvarez will speak on the human rights situation in… Continue Reading Social Sciences Forum: We are Subjects of History: Indigenous Communities’ Fight for Autonomy and Human Rights in Chiapas and Beyond (9/24)
