News

Kaleigh Mrowka successfully Presents

her Dissertation Research Proposal

The LLC Program is pleased to announce that Kaleigh Mrowka of Cohort 21, successfully and skillfully presented her dissertation research proposal to her committee on May 4, 2021. Her...

Posted: May 6, 2021, 4:02 PM

Social Science Coffee Hour - last one of the semester!

5/13 @10 am - Join us!

This is it -- the last chance to get together for a casual coffee hour this semester! Join us on Thursday, May 13th @10 am to share triumphs, struggles, and summer plans! Mark your...

Posted: May 6, 2021, 12:12 PM

Katie Morris Successfully Defends her Dissertation

On May 3, 2021 Katherine J. Morris of LLC Cohort 18 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. Her degree will be conferred in August, 2021. Her...

Posted: May 5, 2021, 9:44 AM

GSA Senator Application (2021-2022)

Make Your Voice Heard! Represent Your Department!

Application Form The GSA is seeking applications for senators who will serve throughout the next academic year. Such senators would have the following general responsibilities as they...

Posted: May 5, 2021, 9:30 AM

GEARS Final Chapter

3 Min Thesis, Gritty Talks, Social Hour, Powerpoint Roulette

Registration Link Here

Posted: May 5, 2021, 9:17 AM

In Remembrance of Alex Rittle

We welcome your memories of the the GSAs late President

The Graduate Student Association regretfully reported the passing of the GSA's President, Alex Rittle near the end of the Fall 2020 semester. Alex was a passionate leader who sought to make a...

Posted: May 5, 2021, 8:50 AM

Zareen Taj shares her perspective on the U.S. Troop

Withdrawal from Afghanistan

On May 3, 2021 Zareen Taj (LLC Cohort 22) published, "The Cost of U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan: 'Get Ready. The Taliban Are Coming'” in Ms. Magazine. Zareen shares her perspective as...

Posted: May 4, 2021, 9:28 AM

MD Task Force for Achieving Academic Equity and

Excellence for Black Boys releases Report

The State of Maryland Task Force for Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys released its report this week and Dr. Ramon Goings, Assistant Professor of Language, Literacy &...

Posted: April 29, 2021, 12:43 PM

Capitalizing the B in Black: the Importance of Race

and Language -- new podcast episode features James Wright

The Intercultural Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has a podcast called The Table. This monthly podcast unpacks questions regarding race, ethnicity, culture, norms, and...

Posted: April 28, 2021, 2:44 PM

Reminder: GSA Executive Council election nominations open!

Vote for these electable positions by 4/30. New Category!

Electable Positions for the 2021-2022 GSA Executive Council GSA Executive Council elections are officially open for nominations! Submit a nomination form here  NOTE: An additional category for...

Posted: April 28, 2021, 2:23 PM