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Nneka Chisholm successfully defends

her Dissertation

On April 24, 2026, Nneka Chisholm of LLC Cohort 23 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy.  Her degree will be conferred next month. Nneka’s virtual...

Posted: April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM

Nneka Chisholm photo

Ancient Studies End of the Year Party

Dear members of the UMBC Ancient Studies Community, It is my pleasure to invite you all to an end-of-year party at my house, 1 Alquin Court, Catonsville, MD 21228, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026...

Posted: April 27, 2026, 11:24 AM

Ancient Greek plate with painted images of fish and shell fish.

International Guest Lecture with Dr. Aya Okada

“I Probably Shouldn’t Say This, But…” Sociological Approach to Understanding Motivation to Give in Japan The Department EDHS, Japanese Area-MLLI, & the Asian Studies Program are excited to...

Posted: April 27, 2026, 11:01 AM

Meet Aya Saeid

INDS Spring 2026 Graduate Highlight Series

B.A.: Psychological and Cultural Foundations of Healthcare (Arab world focus) Degree Mentors: Samir El Omari| Coordinator for Internships & Career Placement, Coordinator of Arabic, and...

Posted: April 27, 2026, 9:40 AM

Aya smiling outdoors in a red hijab and red and white lace top.

Call for Nominations: William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program

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

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 Foundation (WTGF). The WTGF...

Posted: April 24, 2026, 9:42 AM

Register for CARAT Gems (Grant Education Modules)

April 29, 2026, Noon-1:00, Hybrid (PUP room 451 & Webex)

Register here (by Friday, April 24): https://forms.gle/7WH2WxCZjPAiH9yV8 CAHSS faculty are invited to the first workshop in a new CARAT learning series, CARAT Gems (Grant Education Modules). The...

Posted: April 23, 2026, 4:41 PM