Money $mart Week: Stock Trading Session · Curious about investing in stocks but not sure where to start? This session breaks down the basics of stock trading in a way that’s easy to understand and approachable for beginners. Learn key concepts like how the stock market works, how to evaluate investments, and strategies to start building wealth over time. Whether you’re looking to grow your money or simply become a more informed investor,...
Free copies of the 2026 edition of the UMBC Review will be available at the table on the RAC track, 1st floor during URCAD: April 22 in the RAC! The UMBC Review is a peer-reviewed publication, completely directed by UMBC undergraduate students. All of the articles published in the UMBC Review go through a rigorous peer review process. The Review is indebted to the anonymous off-campus faculty...
Money $mart Week: $cholarship Hu$tle Session · Ready to take your education funding to the next level? Join our virtual session on the $cholarship Hu$tle and discover how to uncover valuable opportunities! Learn effective strategies and insider tips for finding scholarships that match your interests and qualifications. Don't miss out – reserve your spot today!
Check Out Aissatou's Experience @ NSBE! How long have you been a member of NSBE? I've been with the UMBC chapter since I transferred in the fall of 2023. They have provided me with guidance, a mentor, opportunities to volunteer, and to be a part of a community that wants to see me succeed. What opportunities did the NSBE convention provide? I had an amazing opportunity to represent: UMBC and the...
Do Muslim Women Need Saving? A Case Study of Iran’s Veiling Policies Presenter: Tanzila Malik Mentor: Nehal Elmeligy, Gender, Women’s, + Sexuality Studies Location: 12:15-12:30pm | RAC 230 Using Iran as a case study, this project shows how Western narratives about “saving” Muslim women often obscure struggles over power, identity, and state control rather than reflect women’s lived realities....
The Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery, Dresher Center for the Humanities, and UMBC Department of English invite you to celebrate National Library Week and UMBC BookFest, April 19-25, 2026 Monday, April 20 12:00 - 1:00 PM: Banned Books Read-In | Library Rotunda Exercise your freedom to read! Learn more about book challenges and bans in the United States, spend some time reading books that have...
Repost: RSVP at the Original Event Post here Alt Text as Poetry Workshop (This workshop is recommended for faculty and staff who are the site administrators for their department/program website and/or myUMBC page) In late April, new regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will go into effect at UMBC. These new requirements will ensure that our websites and mobile...
Exploring equity and leadership in academic careers · Confluences in Life and Research Jeanne M. van Briesen, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, D. WRE, F. ASCE, F. EWRI, F. AEESP, F, AAAS Dean, College of Engineering and Information Technology University of Maryland, Baltimore County Leadership in academia is shaped by the people who walk with us, modeling integrity, offering guidance, and helping us see possibilities. Dr. van Briesen’s career has been marked by...
Lecture and discussion followed by a Q&A · We invite you to join us for an engaging online conversation on the Dimensions of the 2026 Iran War. Our esteemed UMBC faculty will lead a lecture exploring the key political, historical, and global aspects of the conflict, followed by a Q&A where you can ask questions and join the discussion. The session will be led by: • Dr. Noor Zaidi (History) • Dr. Brigid Starkey (Political Science, Global...
Dear UMBC Community, Inclusive excellence is at the heart of UMBC’s identity. We are strengthening this commitment by introducing a framework that helps form a shared definition to guide our work. The Division of Institutional Equity team has developed a draft framework for inclusive excellence, building on ideas shared by our campus community through the series UMBC Talks in 2024 and 2025. The...
Dear UMBC Community, Inclusive excellence is at the heart of UMBC’s identity. We are strengthening this commitment by introducing a framework that helps form a shared definition to guide our work. The Division of Institutional Equity team has developed a draft framework for inclusive excellence, building on ideas shared by our campus community through the series UMBC Talks in 2024 and 2025. The...
Reposted from the Center for Social Justice Dialogue. Sign up for the April 15 UMBC Talks dinner program (5:30 - 7:30 p.m., UC 312) here. ----- Inclusive excellence has long been a cultural touchstone at UMBC. Before now, we haven't had a definition or any other shared language to describe what we mean. This is your chance to inform our definition. Leaders in the Division of Institutional Equity...
Noreen Baroya Title: Mind & Muscle: Evaluation of Western Dentistry and Holistic Medicine for Myofascial Pain Care Mentor: Dr. Tiffany Gierasch, Teaching Professor, UMBC Chemistry and Biochemistry Location & Time: RAC 2PM-3PM, Poster #5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joshua Davis-Carpenter Title:Automated Detection Algorithms for Chemosensory Arrays of...
Dear UMBC Community, Last week, I had the opportunity to spend time with the Graduate Student Association Executive Council and senators. I left the conversation energized and encouraged. What struck me was the breadth of who was in the room—graduate students from every college and numerous disciplines, all engaged in a wide range of scholarly creative work. Despite their different fields,...
UMBC instructors are invited to "enroll" in the self-paced, online Course Roadmap to Equity (CoRE) Foundations training, which provides practical tools to achieve the ‘Strive for 85’ digital accessibility goal -- an overall Ally course score of 85% or better by the end of 2026. In March 2026, UMBC’s Digital Accessibility Steering Committee launched Strive for 85 -- an institutional goal to...
The Ethics Bowl Team traveled to the University of Pittsburgh to participate in the National Bioethics Bowl. They placed 11th and had a great time debating ethical dilemmas with other universities.
Join the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17, for a week full of resources, events, and opportunities to help you build your financial future! From budgeting tips to scholarship support, this week is all about helping you get money smart. 💰 🎉 Kick off the week with in Lower Flat Tuesday, today Monday, April 13 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM for their official MSW...
Congratulations to Erika Bucciantini, the 2026 recipient of the Bernard L. Berkowitz Memorial award. Erika is a doctoral student in The School of Public Policy at UMBC with a specialization in Urban Policy. She holds a Bachelors in Humanities & Social Sciences from Western Washington University and a Masters in Classical Studies from the University of Kentucky with additional certification from...
HRSTM is thrilled to kick off our annual HRSTM Week with an inspiring keynote from Marci Walton, MA, MS.! In today's rapidly evolving workplace, the ability to adapt and learn is more than a skill; it's a necessity. While many understand the concept of a "growth mindset," many find it challenging to incorporate it into daily practice. Marci will guide us through the essential shift from static...
Join us on Tuesday April 21 & Thursday April 23 for UMBC BookFest '26, a celebration of writers, readers, makers and advocates. All events are free! Full information is available on the event website, or through the myUMBC event posts linked below. Hope to see you there! >>> BookMarkIt on the Library Plaza, Tuesday April 21, 11am-1pm >>> One Maryland, One Book event, Tuesday April 21, 5-6:30pm,...
