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Teaching Fellows for Humanities Scholars Seminar

We are announcing this year's call for applications to teach the first-year seminar for the Humanities Scholars Program (HSP). The Humanities Scholars Program provides educational opportunities...

Posted: March 31, 2026, 12:24 AM

April 16: Five-Year Commemoration of the Walter Lomax Act

Mr. Lomax was a champion for restorative justice in MD

Please join the Department of English on Thursday, April 16th at 7:30pm for a special event to honor Mr. Walter Lomax and the 5 year anniversary of the passing of the Maryland Walter Lomax Act....

Posted: March 30, 2026, 5:10 PM

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INDS Spring 2026 Graduate Highlight Series

B.A.: Criminal Justice  Degree Mentors: Dr. Michael Casiano| Assistant Professor UMBC Department of American Studies Eric Brown| Assistant Teaching Professor, UMBC Individualized Study...

Posted: March 30, 2026, 10:31 AM

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Six English Department Students to Present at URCAD 2026!

URCAD will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC

Six English department students have been selected to present at UMBC's Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) during its thirtieth anniversary event. Find their presentation...

Posted: March 27, 2026, 5:18 PM

Fall 26 Courses Available

Registration starts next week!

For this upcoming summer and fall semester, we're excited to provide a range of diverse courses across the many programs & departments that can count towards your Asian Studies BA, Minor, or...

Posted: March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Spring 2026 Newsletter!

The AMST Newsletter is now available for Spring 2026! Check it out to get department updates on faculty, student spotlights, course registration, and upcoming events!

Posted: March 26, 2026, 4:59 PM

Asian Cultural Celebration & Awards

Awards nomination form, now open!

Original Event Post 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...

Posted: March 26, 2026, 3:18 PM

[REPOST] Global Asias Symposium & Celebration

Save the Date: May 4th!

Original Event Post Global Asias Symposium & Celebration Monday, May 4 11am-6:30pm This daylong event will showcase and celebrate the work of the Global Asias Initiative, a three-year...

Posted: March 26, 2026, 3:14 PM