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Whistling Hens featured in Classical Singer magazine

The Whistling Hens duo, comprised of Natalie Groom (Affiliate Artist of Clarinet at UMBC) and soprano Jennifer Piazza-Pick (Assistant Professor of Voice at Queens University of Charlotte) was...

Posted: June 13, 2023, 12:44 PM

Seyoung Jeong to perform in Malaysia

UMBC Voice Faculty Dr. Seyoung Jeong was invited to perform a guest artist recital and masterclasses at the UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 15th and 16th. Congrats to Dr. Jeong!

Posted: June 12, 2023, 4:18 PM

Prof. Bennett's paper summarized in Syracuse policy brief

Discusses affirmative action and academic outcomes

Professor Pamela R. Bennett's paper coauthored with Syracuse's Dr. Amy Lutz is the focus of a new policy brief by Syracuse's Center for Policy Research.  The paper "How Affirmative Action...

Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:19 PM

Amy McCabe works with Incarcerated Youth

Big shout out to UMBC trumpet faculty member Amy McCabe for her outstanding work with the Sound Impact Collective, a group that provides educational residencies & performances to incarcerated...

Posted: June 6, 2023, 1:17 PM

ICARE Students Publish in Maryland Matters

Being Bold by Focusing on Justice in Climate Solutions

Congratulations to UMBC ICARE students Molly Finch, Erin Hamner, Autumn Powell, and Aiman Raza, who recently published an opinion piece: “Being bold by Focusing on Justice in Climate Solutions” in...

Posted: May 31, 2023, 3:27 PM

2022-23 American Studies Highlights

Message from Department Chair, Dr. Tamara Bhalla

Dear American Studies Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni, and Supporters: Many thanks for your support as we close out the 2022-2023 Academic Year. It has been an exciting and productive first...

Posted: May 25, 2023, 12:05 PM

What Goes Around, Comes Around: Interviewing Dakota

Started as a student and ended as Staff, Dakota talks MCS

By: Rae Daniel I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing my co-worker and former UMBC MCS student Dakota Boodhoo. While attending UMBC, Dakota was able to get an internship at a BCPL...

Posted: May 24, 2023, 5:15 PM

Graham Whaples, UMBC Alumni ‘19

By: Sophia Blackwell  Photo Credit: Ashley Harper Cottrell Meet Graham Whaples,  a UMBC Alumni, ‘19, MCS & American Studies, as he talks about his fond memories at UMBC as an Athletics...

Posted: May 24, 2023, 5:05 PM

Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Love Obispo, ‘22

By: Louna Temsah  Photo Credit: Chloe Love Obispo  Meet Chloe! A UMBC MCS and softball alumni. Chloe discusses new career opportunities and her current roles after graduation.   Could you...

Posted: May 24, 2023, 4:59 PM

Jacqueline Pollauf featured at American Harp Society

Affiliate Artist, Jacqueline Pollauf, will give a lecture recital at the American Harp Society's Summer Institute, a national conference taking place in Los Angeles, California at the Colburn...

Posted: May 24, 2023, 11:03 AM