News – College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Brian J. Wesol Estate Gift to Department of Music

The estate of Brian J. Wesol has graciously donated to the UMBC Department of Music a gift of Indonesian instruments, puppets, and decorative arts. Brian Wesol, an attorney who practiced law in...

Posted: July 8, 2019, 1:24 PM

English Faculty Dr. Jody Shipka Receives Charles Moran Award

Last month, Dr. Jody Shipka received the Computers and Composition Charles Moran Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field. This award recognizes exemplary scholarship and professional...

Posted: July 2, 2019, 5:00 PM

News: Retirements and Hirings

Sally Helms retiring after 27 years as Grad. Program Coord.

Good afternoon public policy friends! After 27 years of service at UMBC and the School of Public Policy, our incredible Graduate Program Coordinator Sally Helms is retiring at the end of July....

Posted: July 1, 2019, 4:06 PM

Prof. George La Noue publishes new book: Silenced Stages

On academic freedom and campus policy debates

Public Policy Professor Emeritus George La Noue recently released his newest book, "Silenced Stages: The Loss of Academic Freedom and Campus Policy Debates." Synopsis: Recently, many...

Posted: July 1, 2019, 3:25 PM

Inaugural Council on Black Health National Workshop

Aug 7 – Aug 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA

The Council on Black Health (CBH) seeks to have a significant impact on health in Black communities through collaboration, discovery, and innovation. Formerly known as the African American...

Posted: July 1, 2019, 11:52 AM

Internship Opportunities with the Laurel Historical Society

Check out the attached flyer for the internship opportunities available with the Laurel Historical Society

Posted: June 28, 2019, 2:17 PM

Tamisha Ponder Successfully Presents

her Dissertation Proposal

LLC is pleased to announce that Tamisha Ponder, of LLC Cohort 19, successfully and skillfully presented her dissertation research proposal to her full committee on June 26, 2019. Her topic is...

Posted: June 28, 2019, 1:12 PM

Michele Osherow Serving as Folger Library Resident Dramaturg

This summer, Michele Osherow has served as resident dramaturg for the Folger Theatre, part of the public programming division of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.. She has...

Posted: June 28, 2019, 12:37 PM

Race and Ethnic Politics Conference @ UMD-CP- August 1

PUBL's Dr. Tormos-Aponte presenting

A conference of interest for faculty and graduate students: Race and Ethnic Politics Conference at the University of Maryland College Park, August 1st. Our own postdoctoral research...

Posted: June 27, 2019, 5:17 PM

Attention Asian Studies Students

Dr. Tong asked me to forward this to you

APSIA Diversity Forum 2019 Student and Young Professionals Workshop July 13, 2019 10:00am - 4:00pm ET Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, Washington DC...

Posted: June 26, 2019, 3:51 PM