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Dr. Steven Dashiell's Scientific American article

on Masculinity

Steven Dashiell, Ph.D. '20, language, literacy, and culture, was invited to write an article on masculinity by Scientific American. The article, "What Grand Theft Auto Tells Us About the...

Posted: August 7, 2023, 5:23 PM

RTSS Ep 44:

The UMBC Africana Studies Conference

On this episode we hear a rebroadcast of a presentation that formed a part of the 2023 UMBC Africana Studies Conference, organized by Dr. Gloria Chuku, Professor and Chair of UMBC's Africana...

Posted: August 7, 2023, 9:47 AM

Housing Opportunities at UMB

UMB currently has some housing opportunities available.  Please contact them directly. 

Posted: August 2, 2023, 11:00 AM

Language, Literacy, and Culture Program Moves

to New Campus Location

The Language, Literacy, and Culture Doctoral Program has moved temporarily to a new location on campus for the next two or three years. We are now located on the 4th floor of Sherman Hall, B...

Posted: August 2, 2023, 10:05 AM

Virginia Tech Future Faculty Diversity Program

Applications due August 15th!

Hi everyone! Virginia Tech is hosting a 4 day program (October 1st - 4th, 2023) that will provide opportunities to participate in professional development workshops, campus tours, and...

Posted: July 19, 2023, 5:29 PM

We want to hear from you! GSPD survey

Fill the survey to get an opportunity to win a $50 gift card

Please take 10 minutes to provide your feedback! Your responses will assist the Graduate Student and Postdoc Development team (which includes PROMISE and CIRTL) in planning for the 2023-2024...

Posted: July 18, 2023, 4:15 PM

Siobhan Quinn Successfully Defends her Dissertation

On July 13, 2023, Siobhan M. Quinn of LLC Cohort 17 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. Her degree will be conferred in August, 2023. Her...

Posted: July 17, 2023, 3:26 PM

Alyssa Brumis Successfully Defends her Dissertation

On July 14, 2023, Alyssa M. Brumis of LLC Cohort 20 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. Her degree will be conferred in August, 2023. Her...

Posted: July 17, 2023, 8:42 AM

RTSS Ep 43:

The UMBC Applied Sociology MA Program

Today's episode features the remarkable UMBC MA in Applied Sociology program.  Contact the program for more information at sociologyma@umbc.edu. First we hear from Dr. Christine Armstrong...

Posted: July 5, 2023, 4:03 PM

NSF CAREER Awards:

Tips, and Advice from Recent Recipients

***reposted from Faculty affairs*** June 27, 2023 @2pm This discussion is hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Please visit their website to register and/or...

Posted: June 20, 2023, 3:06 PM