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Prof. Sterett publ. article on courts' role in disaster gov.

Coauthored with PhD student Laura Mateczun

In their new article "Legal Claims and Compensation in Climate-Related Disasters," Public Policy Professor Susan M. Sterett and Ph.D. student Laura Mateczun argue that courts are significant in...

Posted: April 29, 2022, 12:35 PM

MCS and Beyond: Anjali DasSarma

MCS Alumni Profile

Anjali DasSarma graduated from UMBC in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication Studies with a minor in Journalism and is now pursuing her Master’s in American Studies at Brown...

Posted: April 29, 2022, 11:02 AM

MCS Major Alexandra Hulett

Student Feature

By: Elena Kim Photo credit: Jared Lyles Can you share a little about yourself and a fun fact about you?  Hi, my name is Alex! I’m 30 years old and originally from Miami, FL. Fun fact...

Posted: April 29, 2022, 10:53 AM

The LLC Program Welcomes a New Faculty Member

Dr. Tanya L. Saunders will join the Program this Fall

After a national search, the Language, Literacy & Culture Program is very pleased to announce that Dr. Tanya L. Saunders will be joining the program as Associate Professor in Fall 2022. They...

Posted: April 26, 2022, 10:39 AM

Upcoming GAO Internships

Be on the lookout for announcements in early May

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) will be posting their fall internship announcement during the first week of May. Students interested in applying are encouraged to start...

Posted: April 25, 2022, 3:39 PM

PAID Executive Office of the President Seeks Summer Interns

Apply by May 2nd

For the first time in history, the Executive Office of the President (EOP) is launching an EOP-wide paid internship program that will provide a stipend to participants. The Office of...

Posted: April 25, 2022, 2:30 PM

General Registration Begins Today! 4/25/22

Be sure to register for Fall classes ASAP

Today 4/25/22 marks the start of the open registration period! All students are now able to register for classes.  Register as soon as possible.  Spaces will fill up quickly as orientation gets...

Posted: April 25, 2022, 11:16 AM

Global Conflict Non-Profit Looking For Volunteers

Great opportunity to get experience and gain research skills

Airwars is a not-for-profit transparency watchdog which tracks, assesses, archives and investigates civilian harm claims resulting primarily from explosive weapons use in conflict-affected nations...

Posted: April 22, 2022, 12:20 PM

Dr. Anson published in The Washington Post

Everyone loves to hate the IRS. That’s a problem.

Dr. Anson and John V. Kane wrote about the public opinion of the IRS, their lack of funding, and the necessity of the agency.  Read the exciting article at the link below. ...

Posted: April 22, 2022, 11:50 AM

Ciara Christian Successfully Defends her Dissertation

On April 14, 2022 Ciara Christian of LLC Cohort 21 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. Her degree will be conferred on May 25, 2022. Ciara's...

Posted: April 22, 2022, 10:55 AM