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Professor Anson's Paw Poll Shows Civic Engagement at UMBC

UMBC Students are highly engaged in the electoral process!

During the November 2022 election, students in Ian Anson's Public Opinion class had a unique opportunity to examine just how civically engaged UMBC students are, and they found the answers...

Posted: February 24, 2023, 10:13 AM

Prof. Ali publ article on police citizen oversight agencies

Published in the Policy Studies Journal

Public Policy Professor Mir Usman Ali has published a new article in the Policy Studies Journal.  In his article, he applies his theory of when culturally contentious innovations are likely to...

Posted: February 23, 2023, 3:07 PM

MCS Spotlight: Alumni Amanda Ly, 20

Read about Amanda’s incredible entrepreneurial endeavors

By: Ava Sekowski Photo Credit: Amanda Ly Meet MCS alum, Amanda Ly.  Amanda Ly graduated from UMBC in 2020 with a Media and Communication Studies degree and a minor in Entrepreneurship and...

Posted: February 23, 2023, 10:33 AM

Dr. Katherine McKittrick: Black Geographies, Still

Distinguished Geography & Environmental Systems Lecture

The GES Department and the Center for Social Science Scholarship invite you to this year's Distinguished Geography & Environmental Systems Lecture Friday, Feb. 24, 2:00-3:30 pm ET...

Posted: February 23, 2023, 10:20 AM

Alumni Profile: Ryan Gordon

MCS alum Ryan Gordon on his career in sports broadcasting!

By: Sophia Possidente Photo Credit: Max Scheide Ryan Gordon graduated from UMBC’s Media and Communication Studies program in 2016. Now, he works as a producer for Overtime Elite, a...

Posted: February 23, 2023, 10:09 AM

Poli Sci Alumni Mentoring Program Survey Due 3/1/23

Connect With and Learn From our Fantastic Alumni!

Dear POLI Students, The Department of Political Science and the Alumni Committee is excited to announce the creation of a newly formed mentor/mentee program.  This program is aimed at pairing...

Posted: February 22, 2023, 2:44 PM

Intern with Local County Councilman Pat Young

Gain Valuable Local Experience Apply by 3/3

The Office of Councilman Pat Young is looking for a part-time legislative intern to assist the office during the Spring 2023 semester. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with a...

Posted: February 22, 2023, 1:36 PM

Learn CPR

Be the Beat and Learn CPR

Did you know that each year over 350,000 people suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? And only 10% of those people survive. If you are interested in more about CPR, please contact the...

Posted: February 22, 2023, 9:54 AM

Save the Date: UMBC Bold: Inclusive Excellence (Feb 28)

A Campus Conversation

Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 12 - 1 PM Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : 7th Floor View Original Post and Add to Calendar  Please join us for an open campus conversation on inclusive...

Posted: February 21, 2023, 3:06 PM

Poli Sci CoM Meeting this Wednesday!!!

Feb 22 at 12 pm in PUP 206.

Join the Political Science Council of Majors for their first general body meeting of the spring semester on Wednesday, Feb 22 at 12 pm in PUP 206. Learn about the POLI-related clubs, connect with...

Posted: February 20, 2023, 4:27 PM