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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

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

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

Congratulations to Shawntay Stocks, LLC Candidate

Successfully Defends her Dissertation

The Language, Literacy & Culture Program extends huge congratulations to Shawntay Stocks (LLC Cohort 13) who successfully passed her final oral examination and defended her dissertation on...

Posted: June 19, 2019, 4:18 PM