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TIRF 2019 Doctoral Dissertation Grants announcement

Grants up to $5,000 for English language education research

LLC graduate Dr. Polina Vinogradova was awarded the Russell Campbell TIRF DDG for having the most outstanding doctoral dissertation proposal during the first year that the awards were given. ...

Posted: January 10, 2019, 11:54 AM

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship Deadline Extended!

The Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship for Summer 2019, Fall 2019 and Academic Year 2019-2020 study abroad programs has been extended until January 21st, 2019. Scholarships range from $1,250 –...

Posted: January 9, 2019, 5:09 PM

Ian G. Anson, Who are the Hogan Democrats? UMBC Knows

In the weeks following Maryland’s 2018 gubernatorial election, many commentators have sought to explain voters’ support for Republican Governor Larry Hogan in a blue state. His convincing...

Posted: January 9, 2019, 3:40 PM

Brian Grodsky, discusses the growing protest in Bosnia

The protest movement that has recently thrust Bosnia in the international spotlight is yet another warning sign that stability in the Balkans remains illusory. The dangerous mix of nationalism...

Posted: January 9, 2019, 3:33 PM

Roy Meyers, Political Science, History of Federal Shutdown

'Shutdowns Are ‘All Games of Chicken.’

With large sections of the federal government shut down, thousands of public employees are bracing to work without pay until Congress and President Trump agree how to spend taxpayers’ money and...

Posted: January 9, 2019, 3:26 PM

Chris Curran, Public Policy

Discusses the Federal Commission on School Safety

The Federal Commission on School Safety, which was formed in the wake of several high-profile mass school shootings earlier this year, released its final report earlier this month. The report...

Posted: January 9, 2019, 3:22 PM

GSA updates & design competition with chance to win $100!

For regular updates, please join GSA group!

Hello everyone, I hope you all have enjoyed the holiday break. I have a few announcements so thank you in advance for your attention:  1. Graduate Orientation: GSA is looking for volunteers to...

Posted: January 8, 2019, 10:40 AM

December 2018 Public Policy Newsletter

Check out the latest news from Public Policy!

The School of Public Policy December 2018 newsletter is live!  Check out the latest news from Public Policy students, faculty, and alumni.

Posted: December 19, 2018, 9:40 AM