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Announcing the 2026 Berkowitz Memorial Award Recipient

Erika Bucciantini

Congratulations to Erika Bucciantini, the 2026 recipient of the Bernard L. Berkowitz Memorial award.  Erika is a doctoral student in The School of Public Policy at UMBC with a specialization in...

Posted: April 13, 2026, 11:23 AM

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Help Shape UMBC’s Inclusive Excellence Framework

Dear UMBC Community, Inclusive excellence is at the heart of UMBC’s identity. We are strengthening this commitment by introducing a framework that helps form a shared definition to guide our...

Posted: April 13, 2026, 9:41 AM

GRAD PROM IS TOMORROW

Get tickets for Grad Prom & Awards!

Graduate Student Appreciation Week is coming to a close, and this is your moment to take it all in. The late nights, the stress, the wins, the growth — it all led here. Get a ticket to Grad Prom...

Posted: April 9, 2026, 5:56 PM

Flyer for “Grad Prom & Awards” at UMBC featuring a bold, modern design on a black background. Large cream-colored text at the top reads “Grad Prom & Awards.” Event details below: “April 10, 5–8 p.m., UC Ballroom.” The left side includes the message: “No date required, No dress code, No pressure to dance, No expectations. Just come as you are!” The right side shows a large, colorful disco ball with reflective mosaic tiles, set against layered starburst shapes in blue, purple, and cream tones. Additional details near the bottom mention “Music by DJ Shay” and “Food catered from Rouge Catering,” with small music note and drink icons. The UMBC OGSL and GSA logos appear at the bottom alongside a standard accessibility and nondiscrimination note.

National Library Week x UMBC BookFest Schedule of Events

Find your joy celebrating libraries and books!

The Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery, Dresher Center for the Humanities, and UMBC Department of English invite you to celebrate National Library Week and UMBC BookFest, April 19-25, 2026...

Posted: April 9, 2026, 4:48 PM

TODAY - Career Paths for Graduate Students

5-8:30PM | Skylight Room, The Commons

Career Paths for Graduate Students is happening TODAY on the 3rd floor of The Commons. Even participating in one mock interview or one conversation can help you feel more prepared for what’s...

Posted: April 9, 2026, 4:38 PM

A flyer for a Career Paths for Graduate Students event at UMBC.Visual CompositionThe top half of the flyer features a dark, celestial-themed illustration. A central pink and purple planet is connected via thin lines to ten purple square icons, representing various academic and professional fields:STEM & Data: A bar graph, a DNA double helix, a computer monitor with coding symbols, a chemistry flask, an atom, a brain, and mathematical operators ($+$, $-$, $\times$, $\div$).Humanities & Innovation: A lightbulb (ideas), a speech bubble (communication), and a small plant (growth/life sciences).Event DetailsThe bottom half of the flyer provides the following logistics:Title: Career Paths for Graduate StudentsDate: Thursday, April 9Time: 5 – 8:30 p.m.Location: The Commons, Skylight RoomRegistration: A QR code is provided, along with the URL careers.umbc.edu/graduate. Attendees are instructed to RSVP in Handshake.Branding and PartnershipsThe flyer includes logos for the following organizations:UMBC Career Center ("Build Your Future Here")PROMISE (Maryland's AGEP)Career Month, featuring a small rocket ship graphic.

HAPPENING NOW - Grad Cultural Day

UC Ballroom | Now-4PM

It’s not too late to join the party! 🌍✨ Cultural Day is in full swing at the UC Ballroom, and the vibes are unmatched. We’re having a blast just hanging out, chilling, and celebrating the...

Posted: April 9, 2026, 2:20 PM

The image is a promotional flyer for Cultural Day at UMBC. It features a dark background with stylized, geometric illustrations of two people interacting, surrounded by wavy lines and music notes. The top right corner contains concentric circles in shades of blue and purple.The flyer includes the following text details:Event Name: Cultural Day Location: UC Ballroom Activities: Trivia, games, and music Sponsors: Office of Graduate Student Life, Graduate Student Association, and Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Development Nondiscrimination Note: The flyer states that all programs and events are open to full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category.

Zareen Taj successfully defends

her Dissertation

On April 6, 2026, Zareen Taj of LLC Cohort 22 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy.  Her degree will be conferred in May. Her virtual defense went...

Posted: April 9, 2026, 1:18 PM

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TODAY is Grad Culutural Day

Trivia, games, and music!

Ready to travel the world without leaving campus? 🌍✨ Join us as we continue our Grad Student Appreciation Week and celebrate the incredible tapestry of traditions and backgrounds that make UMBC...

Posted: April 9, 2026, 11:35 AM

The image is a promotional flyer for Cultural Day at UMBC. It features a dark background with stylized, geometric illustrations of two people interacting, surrounded by wavy lines and music notes. The top right corner contains concentric circles in shades of blue and purple.The flyer includes the following text details:Event Name: Cultural Day Location: UC Ballroom Activities: Trivia, games, and music Sponsors: Office of Graduate Student Life, Graduate Student Association, and Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Development Nondiscrimination Note: The flyer states that all programs and events are open to full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category.