Summer Research Opportunities and Graduate School Prep Resources with The Leadership Alliance
Two sessions to connect with UMBC's Regional Representative!
UMBC is an institutional member of The Leadership Alliance (TLA). Our regional representative, Mr. John Ivy, will be on campus on Friday, September 18, 2026 to host two sessions and share information about TLA resources and opportunities available to UMBC students IN ANY MAJOR.
First Year Students - The Leadership Alliance offers a summer research program, FYRE, designed especially for students completing their first year of college. Don't miss an opportunity to learn more about this unique program!
Please feel free to attend either or both sessions!
TLA welcomes participants from ALL disciplines, so please share this information with friends and others who may be interested, including students majoring in humanities, social sciences, and fine/visual/performing arts.
The Leadership Alliance Campus Information Session
🗓️ Friday, September 18 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Room 106 RAC (Main Campus)
Learn about the Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP), First Year Research Experience (FYRE) Program, application strategies, and graduate prep resources.
👉 You can view and RSVP for this session Here or directly on Handshake!
TLA Student & Alumni Meetup
🗓️ Friday, September 18 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Main Campus, Sondheim Hall, Rm 505 (Meyerhoff Scholars Program Office)
A dedicated drop-in space for past TLA scholars, applicants, and prospective researchers to hang out, network, and connect with John Ivy, DMV Regional Liaison
👉 You can view and RSVP for this session Here
Sponsored by the Meyerhoff Scholars Program