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How to Prepare a Social Science/Humanities Literature Review

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The AOK Library Gallery is once again offering a series of workshops for graduate students.  See the attached flyer for details.   TODAY How to Prepare a Social Science/Humanities Literature...

Posted: February 17, 2026, 11:41 AM

Zion Murphy: MCS Grad to Filmmaker & Educator

Creative filmmaking through passion, purpose, and community

By: Bryan Dang Photo Credit: Zion Murphy  Meet Zion Murphy, he is a man of many things. A filmmaker, cultural worker, and educator, you immediately get the feeling that every part of his life...

Posted: February 16, 2026, 1:42 PM

Zion stands behind a professional camera, adjusting the lens. He has a towel draped on his head.

Introducing Dr. Holly Avella to UMBC!

Blending psychology & media to rethink digital life

By: Jacey Lizer Photo Credit: Holly Avella Meet Dr. Holly Avella, the newest addition to UMBC's Media and Communication Studies department! She works effortlessly to bridge psychology,...

Posted: February 16, 2026, 1:36 PM

Dr. Avella grins looks directly at the camera in front of a grey textured wall.

Following the Heart: Professor Huang’s Journey

From Taiwan to UMBC, a filmmaker’s path of creative courage

By: Mika Lopena Photo Credit: Chung Wei Huang No creative journey looks the same between two people, and Professor Chung Wei Huang is no exception. Growing up in a small but lively town in...

Posted: February 16, 2026, 1:28 PM

Professor Huang stands in front of a brick wall, smiling, and wearing a blue shirt.

Archaeological Fieldwork in Greece - Summer 2026

ARCH 397 Academic Credit Available

Preliminary Briefing Open to All UMBC Students Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 12–1 p.m. (the "free period") PAHB 441 For more information, see kocecola.umbc.edu Prof. Michael Lane (mflane@umbc.edu)

Posted: February 16, 2026, 8:47 AM

LAST DAY TO APPLY: Baltimore Field School 3.0!

Collaborative Teaching in Public Humanities

Program Description The Baltimore Field School 3.0: Collaborative Teaching in Public Humanities, invites applicants for the third iteration in our community-engaged, place-based pedagogy...

Posted: February 16, 2026, 8:35 AM

UMBC Black & Gold Advocate Awareness Event

Info Sessions & Treats

To Build Excitement for the upcoming Black and Gold Rush, there will be an Advocate Awareness Event in Flat Tuesdays on February 18th, and 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We encourage all INDS...

Posted: February 13, 2026, 3:28 PM

flyer for the black and gold rush advocate awareness event

Asian Studies / Global Asias Initiative Spring 26 Events

Save the Date on Upcoming Events!

This spring semester is filled with upcoming events from Asian Studies & the Global Asias Initiative! Join us for a vibrant season of events highlighting the cultures, histories, and...

Posted: February 12, 2026, 3:30 PM

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CS3 2026 Summer Fellowships

Extension: Applications due Monday, February 16th

Applications are now being accepted for the Center for Social Science Scholarship Summer Fellowship.  The purpose of this fellowship is to support significant social science research by...

Posted: February 12, 2026, 2:51 PM

Recording of Invited Talk: Refusing GenAI

By Maggie Fernandes, Megan McIntyre, Jennifer Sano-Franchini

Dear Colleagues, If you were unable to attend yesterday's Refusing Generative AI in College Writing Instruction: A Conversation with the Authors Maggie Fernandes, Megan McIntyre, and Jennifer...

Posted: February 12, 2026, 12:52 PM

"A-I-?" written in black marker on a white dry erase board.