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Prof. Bennett publishes article in Ethnic Studies Review

Examines impact of bans on affirmative action in higher ed

Public Policy's Professor Pamela R. Bennett has published a new article in Ethnic Studies Review. The article examines the impact of state bans on affirmative action in college admissions on...

Posted: July 31, 2020, 4:36 PM

Facing Race: A National and Virtual Conference

November 10-12

Dear Friend,  Facing Race: A National Virtual Conference is presented by Race Forward. A unique collaborative space for racial justice movement making, Facing Race is the largest multiracial,...

Posted: July 31, 2020, 2:45 PM

FDC Resources: We're here to support you!

Find programs, services, consultations, & online resources!

Dear Colleagues, As you prepare for remote instruction, hybrid courses, or face-to face instruction this fall, please remember that the Faculty Development Center staff are here during...

Posted: July 30, 2020, 11:28 AM

Race Stories Reflection with The Association of Black Artist

Joshua Gray: “Framing— and Reflecting— Beauty”

This week, in our discussion with the Association of Black Artists on Maurice Berger’s Race Stories, ABA President, Vice President of Student Orgs, and performing artist, Joshua Gray, has...

Posted: July 29, 2020, 10:11 AM

Dresher Center Rapid Response Awards

Dresher Center Rapid Response Awards Purpose Dresher Center Rapid Response awards offer small grants of up to $1,500 to UMBC faculty (full- and part-time) and graduate students whose...

Posted: July 28, 2020, 9:45 AM

OAH Huggins-Quarles Award for PhD Students

Application Deadline: December 1, 2020

Huggins-Quarles Award DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 1, 2020 Named for Benjamin Quarles and Nathan Huggins, two outstanding historians of the African American past, the...

Posted: July 28, 2020, 9:20 AM

POLI 409: COVID 19 Politics and Policy

Hi Political Science Students, I hope everyone is staying healthy during these unique times. I am emailing you to let you know about our POLI 409 COVID 19 Politics and Policy course that we...

Posted: July 27, 2020, 12:15 PM

Week 6: Reflecting on Maurice Berger's Race Stories

Framing — and Reflecting — Beauty

“Framing — and Reflecting — Beauty,” this week’s article from Maurice Berger’s Race Stories, looks at African-American artist Deborah Willis’ photography from her exhibition, “Framing Beauty” that...

Posted: July 27, 2020, 10:14 AM

Race Stories Reflection with The Association of Black Artist

Manal Murangi responds to "Holding a Mirror to Race"

We’re so excited to start collaborating with the Association of Black Artists over the next few weeks to further discussion of Maurice Berger’s Race Stories. This week, ABA Vice President and...

Posted: July 22, 2020, 10:14 AM

Keren Herran named Undergraduate Researcher of the Week!

Mental Well-being of Environmental Migrants in Maryland

Keren Herrán is an Individualized Study major with a focus on “Global Health Considering Environmental Factors”, who will graduate in 2021. Affiliations: URA Scholar Meyerhoff Scholar...

Posted: July 21, 2020, 11:41 AM