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The Bernard L. Berkowitz Memorial Award

Applications due April 1, 2026

To commemorate the life and work of Bernard (“Bernie”) L. Berkowitz (1927-2023), an endowed annual award program has been established to encourage future generations of public servants who are...

Posted: March 13, 2026, 2:55 PM

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Re-Imagining Broader Impacts in Grant Writing

A Hanover Grants Webinar - March 26th @noon

REGISTER NOW The articulation of broader impacts remains a critical component of federal grant proposals, but recent policy changes have significantly reshaped how applicants should...

Posted: March 12, 2026, 4:34 PM

GSA Award Nominations Now Open

Staff, Faculty, Grad Students

Dear UMBC Community, We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for several awards recognizing outstanding contributions within our UMBC community. We encourage you to nominate...

Posted: March 12, 2026, 3:53 PM

UMBC Talks: Inclusive Excellence

Contribute your story, voice, and perspective

Inclusive excellence has long been a cultural touchstone at UMBC. Before now, we haven't had a definition or any other shared language to describe what we mean. This is your chance to inform our...

Posted: March 11, 2026, 2:02 PM

*REPOST* Lunch and Learns for Faculty

This spring, the Library is offering two hybrid Lunch and Learns for Faculty. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Please follow the links to register in advance. Lunch and Learn...

Posted: March 11, 2026, 1:23 PM

Cari Godin successfully presents

her dissertation research proposal

The Language, Literacy, and Culture Program is pleased to announce that Cari Godin of LLC Cohort 26 successfully and skillfully presented her dissertation research proposal on March 9, 2026....

Posted: March 10, 2026, 4:17 PM

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HAPPENING NOW - OGSL Pop-Up in the Physics Lobby!

Stop by and get to know us!

Come learn about the Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL), what we do on campus, the programs and support we offer students, and meet some of our staff. Whether you're curious about our...

Posted: March 10, 2026, 11:08 AM

UMBC Annual Research Symposium - Register Today!

Open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Join us for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC. Whether you are presenting or attending, this is a great...

Posted: March 10, 2026, 9:51 AM

HAPPENING NOW - Fastathon

Skylight Room

The Muslim Student Association (MSA), in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL), invites the UMBC community to Fastathon, an interfaith iftar to come together and experience...

Posted: March 9, 2026, 7:01 PM

UMBC Annual Research Symposium - Register Today!

Open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Join us for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC. Whether you are presenting or attending, this is a great...

Posted: March 9, 2026, 6:10 PM