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Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards

Awards nomination form, now open!

Join us for our end of the year Celebration & Awards!  Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.  University Center Ballroom 3rd Floor This...

Posted: April 15, 2026, 4:05 PM

Black & Latine/x Celebration & Awards

Awards nomination form, now open!

Join us for our end of the year Celebration & Awards!  5th Annual Black & Latine/x Celebration & Awards Monday, May 18, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.  University Center, Ballroom 3rd...

Posted: April 15, 2026, 4:04 PM

Pride Awards Ceremony

Their hard work deserves the spotlight. Nominate by April 21

UMBC Pride Week 2026 is bringing the vibes, and you’re invited to celebrate the stars of our community. Join the LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Association for an evening of recognition, networking,...

Posted: April 15, 2026, 3:02 PM

Applications for Spring 2027 Residential Fellowship is LIVE!

Revised deadline date

Applications for our Spring 2027 Residential Faculty Fellowships are now available on our website. PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED DEADLINE: May 1, 2026 The Dresher Center for the Humanities, in...

Posted: April 15, 2026, 10:55 AM

Text that reads "Applications for Internal Residential Faculty Fellowships for Spring 2027 are due on May 1, 2026"

Call for Nominations: William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program

CAHSS Internal Competition - Pre-proposals due May 11, 2026

***reposted from CARAT*** CAHSS faculty are invited to submit a pre-proposal to be nominated for the 2026 William T. Grant Scholars Program competition, sponsored by the William T. Grant...

Posted: April 14, 2026, 11:48 AM

UMBC Dining Focus Groups

We value your feedback!

Calling all students, faculty, and staff! UMBC Dining is hosting upcoming focus group sessions and wants your feedback. Share your experiences and help shape future dining improvements. Student...

Posted: April 14, 2026, 9:58 AM

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.