The initiatives challenge students to be active in their education and encourage faculty to be innovative and work across disciplines. Continue Reading Hrabowski Fund for Innovation awards grants for four unique faculty initiatives
In a new article published in The Conversation, Anson focuses on two recent research papers in which he investigates how economic biases are formed and maintained and explores what the future of economic accountability might look like. Continue Reading Ian Anson examines how biased perceptions of the economy could influence the presidential election
“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 program was a tremendous success, with 83 percent of clients served receiving a refund and almost $126,000 in total refunds for the program. Almost two-thirds of the clients who received refunds said they planned to use it to pay off debt, pay past due bills, or save and invest the money. Continue Reading First year of UMBC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program serves more than 100 local community members
“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
“In Baltimore, the number of immigrants increased 50 percent between 2000 and 2013, contributing to the first population growth the city experienced in decades,” write Filomeno and his students in the National League of Cities publication “The Weekly.” Continue Reading Felipe Filomeno and students examine immigration policies and urban revival in post-industrial America
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
Three UMBC alumni highlighted for achievements and contributions to Maryland. Continue Reading The Daily Record’s “20 in their Twenties” list highlights three UMBC alumni as emerging leaders in Maryland
The University Center Ballroom was humming on Wednesday, April 27, with the voices of hundreds of UMBC students presenting their research and creative work to proud long-time supporters and curious first-time visitors alike. Continue Reading Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day celebrates 20 years of remarkable student work
Alkebsi, currently policy counsel for the National Association of the Deaf, shares, “I hope that the ceremony has inspired others who are deaf and hard of hearing to pursue a legal career.” Continue Reading Alumna Zainab Alkebsi admitted to Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court in historic ceremony
Meyers testifies before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and publishes a paper in Brookings about the political feasibility of reforming the budget process. Continue Reading Roy Meyers discusses the political likelihood of reforming the federal budget process
“Through my coursework, internships, and service-learning opportunities, I have found my personal calling in international affairs,” says Henningsen. Continue Reading Salutatorian Ashby Henningsen to pursue a public service career dedicated to human rights
