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Intern of The Week: Harshal Chauhan

Check out Harshal's Internship!

Name: Harshal Chauhan Pronouns: He/Him Semester of Internship: Fall 2025 Major: Information Systems (Health Informatics) Current Class Level: Doctoral Student This semester I completed...

Posted: January 22, 2026, 3:52 PM

Graduate Student Kickoff Events: RE-SCHEDULED DATES due to snow

Snow delay causing a re-schedule to Feb. 2 and 3. RSVP!

Graduate Students! You now have an extra week to prepare and add the Grad Student Kickoff events to your calendar. (The impending snowfall has prompted a re-schedule to a week later.) ...

Posted: January 22, 2026, 2:44 PM

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Science Policy Fellowship Accepting Applications!

Applications close on February 26, 2026 | 5 PM ET

Apply Now! The Gulf Research Program's Science Policy Fellowship helps scientists gain first-hand experience applying science to policy as they spend one year on the staff of federal, state,...

Posted: January 21, 2026, 11:04 AM

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UMBC 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2026

3MT sign up forms released! Register now to win up to $3000!

The wait is over! Calling all graduate students- Are you ready to showcase your research in just 3 minutes? This is your chance to captivate an audience, enhance your presentation...

Posted: January 16, 2026, 2:04 PM

Dresher Center Spring 2026 Fellows

This spring semester, two UMBC faculty members and a graduate student were awarded fellowships from the Dresher Center. Please join us in congratulating these fellows! Keeping the Girls...

Posted: January 15, 2026, 5:58 PM

OGSL Office Closure – Today

Commons 308 temporary closure due to construction

Please note that the Office of Graduate Student Life (Commons 308) is closed today due to ongoing construction in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your...

Posted: January 14, 2026, 1:02 PM

Financial Literacy for Postdocs: Home Buying Tips - NPA

Today-learn from an industry insider!

Learn from an industry insider about loan approval process for Postdocs. Covering the basic requirement, to in depth income and visa requirements. Speaker: Sam Hogan, senior loan officer, Truist...

Posted: January 14, 2026, 10:20 AM

Spring 2026 Community Leadership Skills Courses

Preparing aspiring and practicing leaders

The Community Leadership program has openings in the following Spring 2026 courses. Taught by subject matter experts, the Community Leadership Skills Courses emphasize practical skills, deep dives...

Posted: January 13, 2026, 2:15 PM

Grad Spotlight of the Month by GSA

Think you’ve had an amazing month? Get $50!!

Have a story to share? An achievement you're proud of? Or a way you've made a positive impact this month? This is your chance to be recognized in the Grad Spotlight of the Month by the Graduate...

Posted: January 12, 2026, 10:04 AM