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Passing of John Dierker

As some of you know, UMBC alum John Dierker was tragically killed while riding his bike in Leakin Park on November 10. John was the father of recent alum Ida Dierker. There's a candlelight walk...

Posted: November 12, 2026, 10:48 PM

John Dierker plays a saxophone

Arts Integration Conference at UMBC on February 20, 2027

UMBC's School of Education seeks proposals by December 6th

Interested in presenting at this year’s Arts Integration Conference?   The School of Education welcomes proposals from educators, teaching artists, and community partners who are eager to share...

Posted: November 12, 2026, 4:10 PM

FOUNDATIONS 101: A Workshop on Finding the Right Funder for Your Work

Wednesday, November 18th from 12-1, PAHB 216

[This session is sponsored by Institutional Advancement, the CAHSS Dean's Office, and CARAT.] Foundations gave more than $117 billion last year, but most of that money goes to applicants who were...

Posted: November 11, 2026, 2:37 PM

Prof. Yang received Distinguished Alumni Award

Congratulations!

Prof. Fan Yang, the Director of Asian Studies, was recognized as one of George Mason University's Distinguished Alumni in Cultural Studies in 2026. She continues to collaborate with colleagues at...

Posted: November 9, 2026, 5:38 PM

Mid-Career Advancement (MCA) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation

Full proposals due between February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027.

Supports mid-career researchers, at the associate professor rank (or equivalent), to substantively enhance and advance their research program through synergistic partnerships. Mid-Career...

Posted: November 9, 2026, 1:07 PM

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Meet Christopher Sulin

INDS Fall 2026 Graduate Highlight Series

INDS B.S. Multidisciplinary Studies Why did you choose to major in INDS? As a returning student my degree plan included many mechanical engineering credits. After exploring my options around...

Posted: November 9, 2026, 11:17 AM

Christopher in a blue suit and stripe black and blue tie with a slight smile

New Upcoming Asian Studies Electives

Our list of Asian Studies affiliated courses has just been updated with two new elective courses — MCS 370: Reading Studio Ghibli, A Critical Media Studies Approach (Winter 2027) and ENGL 469:...

Posted: November 5, 2026, 1:46 PM

Share Your Research and Creative Achievement Ideas with CAHSS!

Research and Creative Achievement Opportunities

Do you have a research or creative achievement project that you would like to pursue but need funding to make it happen? The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is inviting...

Posted: November 5, 2026, 11:42 AM