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INDS Spring 2026 Graduate Highlight Series

B.S.: Astrobiology and Abiogenesis Major, Minor, Certificate, and/or Honors:  Biology Chemistry  Degree Mentors:  Dr. Stephen Freeland| UMBC Associate Dean for Undergraduate...

Posted: October 19, 2026, 1:05 PM

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Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy

Applications due December 1, 2026

Applications for the 2026-2027 Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy awards are now open. The December 1, 2026 deadline leaves just 45 days left to apply, including recommendation forms! Start...

Posted: October 19, 2026, 9:48 AM

Ryan Supplee Recieves 2026-2027 Undergraduate Research Award

URA project focuses on "Conceptualizing the Medieval Cyborg"

Congratulations to Math and English major Ryan Supplee on receiving a $1,000 Undergraduate Research Award (URA) for his research project, “Reverent Ableism: Conceptualizing the Medieval Cyborg."...

Posted: October 16, 2026, 4:19 PM

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Academic Advising and Enrollment for Spring 2027

Dear Ancient Studies Majors, It's time for academic advising and enrollment once again. Spring 2027 courses will be available on Oct. 19. Please email your advisor to set up a mutually...

Posted: October 16, 2026, 4:13 PM

Greek Temple at Segesta, Sicily

UMBC Racing Faculty & Staff Drive Day

Ever wanted to drive a race car?

Ever wanted to drive a race car? UMBC Racing invites Faculty and Staff to our drive day at our on campus track! Nothing is required to be there as all safety gear (helmets, gloves, safety...

Posted: October 16, 2026, 2:45 PM

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UMBC English Grad Holly Jean Buck '02 Receives MacArthur Fellowship

Grant will support research on climate and energy policy

Congratulations to Holly Jean Buck '02, English, recipient of a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship! The MacArthur Fellowships are $800,000 grants for individuals who have shown exceptional...

Posted: October 15, 2026, 4:18 PM

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*REPOST* Indigenous Peoples' Union: Food Heritages Day

RSVP to our Potluck-Styled Dinner & Learn!

Original event linked here Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5-7PM at The Center for Well Being 118 The Indigenous Peoples' Union is hosting a potluck-styled event in celebration of the spring...

Posted: October 15, 2026, 2:02 PM

Collaborating with Community Partners in Grant Seeking 

A Hanover Grants Webinar - October 29th @noon

Collaborating with Community Partners in Grant Seeking  Thursday, October 29th | 12-12:45 PM ET  REGISTER NOW Community partnerships can strengthen proposals, expand resources, and make your...

Posted: October 15, 2026, 12:06 PM