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Apply for the Humane Studies Fellowship

Applications deadline: February 10, 2019

The Humane Studies Fellowship is a renewable, non-residency award of up to $15,000 per year to support current or future students enrolled in full-time PhD programs. It is intended for students...

Posted: November 7, 2018, 3:26 PM

Alumni Olszewski, Sydnor, Cardin, & Hastings win elections

Representing Baltimore Cty Exec, MD Delegates, & Cty Council

Last night, four School of Public Policy alumni won their campaigns for public office during the Maryland 2018 elections.  John "Johnny O" Olszewski Jr. won his first campaign bid for Baltimore...

Posted: November 7, 2018, 3:07 PM

SOCY Majors: Important updates for SOCY 300 & SOCY 301

Pre-requisites, course permissions, & registration

Dear SOCY Majors,   On behalf of the Undergraduate Program in Sociology, we are writing to update you on what to expect regarding SOCY 300 and SOCY 301.   In order to enroll in SOCY 301,...

Posted: November 7, 2018, 11:51 AM

Small Research Grant Fund

Center for Social Science Scholarship Funding Opportunity

Center for Social Science Scholarship Small Research Grant Fund   The Center for Social Science Scholarship Small Research Grants are intended to provide crucial research, presentation, and...

Posted: November 6, 2018, 3:50 PM

Calendar for International Education Week at UMBC

From Dining Services to International Student and Scholar Services, the whole campus is getting involved in International Education Week 2018! Check out the calendar of events to plan your IEW2018!

Posted: November 6, 2018, 10:31 AM

Emeritus Prof. La Noue publishes on diversity in higher ed.

New article examines the diversity and inclusion movement

George R. La Noue, Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Public Policy has published an article titled “Diversity and Exclusion" in a recent edition of Academic Questions. In this article,...

Posted: November 5, 2018, 2:32 PM

REMINDER LECTURE TONIGHT, Monday, November 5, 2018

"A Labor of Love: Translating Queer Fiction from Korea"

Dr. Samuel Perry, Assoc. Prof., Asian Studies, Brown Univ. Monday, November 5, 2018 · 4 PM - 5:15 PM Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn Free and open to the public. Light...

Posted: November 5, 2018, 1:51 PM

Dr. Bhatt was interviewed on KQED!

Dr. Bhatt was interviewed on KQED about the spouses of H1-B visa holders who may soon lose the right to work in the U.S. Read or listen to it...

Posted: November 2, 2018, 2:12 PM

SOCY 201: Online for Winter 2019

REGISTER NOW!

Social Problems in American Society SOCY 201:  A survey of American social problems designed for the general student. Topics typically include race and ethnic conflict, crime and...

Posted: November 2, 2018, 10:42 AM

A reminder to students graduating in December 2018

Graduating Seniors Portfolios are Due on or Before 12/3/18

If you are a senior graduating in December, 2018, please don't forget that your Senior Portfolio is due to Dr. Meredith Oyen, Director Asian Studies Program by Monday, December 3, 2018. Here are...

Posted: November 1, 2018, 3:48 PM