“He has his hands on the pulse of what’s going on in communities,” a former colleague says of Jerome Adams. “He gets right out there at the grass roots level and really identifies with the folks he needs to serve.” Continue Reading UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams nominated for U.S. surgeon general, to replace alumna serving as acting S.G.
UMBC researchers from across the humanities and social sciences recently earned press coverage for their work exploring factors that shape K–12 education in the United States. From inclusive language in classrooms to math pedagogy, each offers insights to spur change and further research to improve children’s educational experiences. Continue Reading UMBC researchers address diverse factors impacting U.S. schooling
“Those of us lucky to teach in the academy have the responsibility and obligation where, when, and how we can to advance civic debates and enlightened discourse,” says John Rennie Short. Continue Reading UMBC’s John Rennie Short discusses globalization and urban issues in U.S. and international press
Through these programs, says Sec. Carol Beatty, Maryland recognizes the imperative to “consistently attract the best and brightest in order to best serve the needs of our state’s people.” Continue Reading UMBC kicks off statewide public service scholars programs for summer 2017
“Health, we know, is not cardiovascular, is not neurological, is not pathological. Those are completely artificial distinctions,” shared keynote speaker Luigi Ferrucci, director of science at the National Institute on Aging. “It’s become very, very clear that everything interconnects.” Continue Reading UMBC forum highlights need for interdisciplinary collaboration in aging research
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 bottom line is that the White House publicized a target of $54 billion…in cuts without receiving any feedback from agencies about the feasibility of making them,” writes Meyers, professor of political science. Continue Reading Roy Meyers publishes primer on the federal budget process, outlining anticipated hurdles for Trump administration proposal
When George La Noue started the process of writing a book about UMBC’s history, he had a specific vision in mind, and knew he couldn’t accomplish his goal without the insight of students and colleagues across the university. Continue Reading Book on the history of UMBC reflects its distinct campus culture of collaboration
Following President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, Kate Drabinksi, Kimberly Moffitt, and John Rennie Short weighed in on his first week in office, discussing a range of domestic and foreign policy issues. Continue Reading UMBC faculty comment in media on President Trump’s first week in office
“The question now, in my view, is not whether we should accept or reject globalization but how we shape and guide it,” writes Short in a new essay republished by U.S. News and PBS. Continue Reading John Rennie Short examines causes of resistance to globalization in wake of U.S., U.K. votes
Nancy Miller’s American Public Health Association award and Kevin Eckert’s Association for Gerontology in Higher Education honor reflect careers of distinguished teaching, research and service. Continue Reading UMBC social sciences recognized for research and leadership in health policy
UMBC’s annual Post-Election Forum and W.E.B. DuBois Lecture provided early opportunities for reflection on the results of the 2016 U.S. election, in addition to faculty voices in the local and national media. Continue Reading UMBC faculty guide reflection on the 2016 election through campus events and media
