News

The Olympics have a host-city problem

Professor John Rennie Short quoted in CBC report

Professor John Rennie Short was just cited in this CBC report on the difficulties of finding potential sites to host the Olympics....

Posted: November 27, 2017, 11:46 AM

Graduate School Honors PhD Candidates

Public Policy Candidates recognized for reaching milestone

On November 7, 2017, the UMBC Graduate School and family and friends celebrated the achievements of the most recent PhD candidates with a Doctoral Candidates Recognition Ceremony and Reception in...

Posted: November 27, 2017, 11:13 AM

Out of Sync in a Warming World

UMBC Ecologist Colin Studds discusses how climate change is altering seasonal events in the natural world in this podcast with WYPR.

Posted: November 22, 2017, 11:20 AM

Introduction to Computer Science for the Social Sciences

New Course for Spring 18

New UMBC course: Introduction to Computer Science for the Social Sciences Introduction to Computer Science for the Social Sciences   This Spring Dr. Susan Mitchell will teach a special...

Posted: November 20, 2017, 12:53 PM

Professor Tim Brennan on the move from Florence to Newark

Beyond the classroom

On October 21,  2017, Professor Tim Brenan spoke on a panel on the future of US antitrust policy at the 2nd Annual Conference of the Florence Competition Programme (FCP). His topic was...

Posted: November 17, 2017, 2:38 PM

ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELDWORK IN GREECE, SUMMER 2018

First Informational Meeting, Nov. 22, 12–1 p.m., PAHB 441

Archaeology in Greece, Summer 2018 Informational Meeting Wednesday, November 22, 12–1 p.m. (free period), PAHB 441 Learn about archaeology training & experience available to all UMBC...

Posted: November 17, 2017, 12:36 PM

Invitation to Become A New Student Orientation Advisor

The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising (OAPA) is currently recruiting new Orientation Advisors for Winter 2018. Orientation Advisors are responsible for educating new incoming...

Posted: November 17, 2017, 10:47 AM

ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELDWORK OPPORTUNITIES, 2018

Institute for Field Research (scholarships available)

Visit:  http://mailchi.mp/ifrglobal/launching-ifr-2018-program-enrollment?e=1125ccddd1

Posted: November 16, 2017, 1:19 PM

Krisztina Dér Wins 1st Prize in RAFA Artist Competition!

UMBC alumna Krisztina Dér (Music '12)  won first prize last week at the Raleigh Area Flute Association's Artist competition.  The competition is geared towards advanced flutists starting or on the...

Posted: November 15, 2017, 12:41 PM