Grad Spotlight December 2025 Honoring UMBC’s standout grads of December

Presenting our Grad Spotlight winners for December 2025:
• Samantha Fries — Master's in Applied Sociology
• Elham Karimi — PhD, Electrical Engineering

Each winner will receive $50 in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.

These remarkable graduate students stood out through their achievements, impact, and true GradVibes spirit. From advancing creative research to strengthening community connections, they continue to elevate UMBC's graduate student community.

Watch their spotlight videos on our profile — and if you want to be featured next month, submit your nomination through our MyUMBC form!

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Hi everyone! This is the second to last market of the year, looking forward to seeing you there! 

Free Farmer's Market
Apartment Community Center 2-2:45pm
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This is a self-nomination scholarship. While the application portal opens on Tuesday, January 6, students are encouraged to review the requirements and begin preparing materials in advance.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 6
Requirements: Completed application, including a letter of recommendation
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate USM students in good academic and disciplinary standing


More Information.

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Learn more and apply here!
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Call for Proposals: Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award

The Graduate School invites UMBC faculty and staff to apply for the inaugural Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award, which supports innovative, research-informed projects that promote sustainable graduate student well-being.

One proposal will be selected annually to receive up to $3,500 for programming costs and/or a stipend. Projects may address one or more areas of graduate student well-being, including sense of purpose, financial security, belonging, faculty mentoring, or student-centered academic structures. Priority will be given to projects with impact beyond the award period.

Deadline to apply: February 20
Award announced: Spring 2026 at the GSA Awards Ceremony

Eligibility, proposal guidelines, and submission details are available through the Graduate School website: https://gradschool.umbc.edu/janet-c-rutledge-graduate-student-well-being-award/.

For questions, contact Dr. Robin Cresiski, rcresisk@umbc.edu. 

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Join Us!

Come celebrate URCAD's 30th anniversary on April 22, 2026! 

The event will be moving to a bigger space in the RAC… how do you see your work being presented there? 

Posters, oral talks, films, exhibits, and performances are welcome. URCAD is open to all majors and group projects are accepted. You can present your capstone, Honors thesis, REU research, or you can be unaffiliated with a scholars program. 

Applications to present mentored research or creative worker open and will be due by February 16th and require a 200-word abstract and mentor approval. See you at the RAC as we showcase UMBC student research and art and throwback to the 90s!

Abstract writing workshop will be held on Jan. 7 (online).

To apply go to:

ur.umbc.edu/urcad

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January Building Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 12 PM - 7 PM
We are closed on all campus holidays.

The Circulation Desk is open during all building hours.

January Research Help Hours

Chat: Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM
Research Help Desk: Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM

Visit this link to chat with a librarian and this link to make a research appointment!

January Spaces and Services

Study Rooms: All study rooms are available in January. Visit this link to reserve a space. We also have open rooms on floors 2 and 4-7.

Lockers: Lockers are available for daily or semester-long checkout. Applications are no longer required! Visit the Circulation Desk to check out the key for a locker.

Chargers and equipment: Laptops, calculators, headphones, chargers, and A/V equipment are all available to be checked out from the Circulation Desk in January. 

Digital Media Lab: Equipment can be retrieved from the Circulation Desk. You can also place a request for select models. Recording spaces are available by appointment.

Special Collections Reading Room: The Reading Room is open by appointment during Winter Session.

Gallery: The Library Gallery is closed during Winter Session while the spring exhibit is installed.

Spring semester hours will begin on January 26, 2026.

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Promotions have begun for the 2026 University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents Student Excellence Scholarships, which recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate students across USM institutions.

This is a self-nomination scholarship. While the application portal opens on Tuesday, January 6, students are encouraged to review the requirements and begin preparing materials in advance.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 6
Requirements: Completed application, including a letter of recommendation
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate USM students in good academic and disciplinary standing
More Information: Full details and application access are available on the official scholarship website

Students are strongly encouraged to consider applying and to begin preparations early.

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Grants Review Panel (GRP) Committee

Mission: Review and evaluate GSA grant applications for research and travel support.

We are recruiting 1 member with strong attention to detail and accountability. You need to have at least one semester completed to be a part of this committee.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and track applications using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

  • Maintain accurate records

  • Attend all committee meetings

  • Communicate promptly and meet deadlines

  • Open to all graduate students.

Skills Needed: Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, formatting)
Time Commitment: 3–4 hours/week
Ideal for analytical and detail-oriented individuals with strong communication skills.

Fill the following form by January 14, 2026

GRP COMMITTEE FORM


College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Senators


Graduate Student Association (GSA) is now accepting nominations for two College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Graduate Senator positions — an opportunity to represent over 2,500 graduate students and shape the future of student life at UMBC.

You can nominate yourself or another eligible graduate student. You or your nomination must be from the CAHSS college.

Why Should You Run?

  • Gain standout leadership and professional experience

  • Influence real decisions that affect the graduate student body

  • Collaborate with a passionate and supportive GSA team

  • Receive a stipend of $600 for your service

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open exclusively to all CAHSS graduate students (Master's and Ph.D.)

  • Must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)

  • Must be graduating in Spring 2026 or later
    (Senate term ends June 30, 2026)

Senator Responsibilities:

  • Represent the concerns and opinions of CAHSS graduate students

  • Report on Senate proceedings to your constituents

  • Attend all Senate Meetings
    Location: In-person, second Wednesday of each month, 1:00–3:00 PM

  • Host at least two Town Halls in Spring 2026

  • Join and remain active on at least one university committee

How to Nominate:

Submit your nomination (for yourself or someone else) by January 14, 2026

Senator Nomination Form


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Registration for URCAD will open on the 2nd of January, 2026 and applications are due by Feb. 15. This year URCAD moves to a new space in the RAC!

Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day- 30th Anniversary!

Come celebrate 30 years of grit, grunge, and groundbreaking research!

On Wednesday April 22, 2026, Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) will feature research, scholarship, and creative work carried out by UMBC undergraduates. Student work will be shared through oral presentations, posters, artistic exhibits, performances, and film. Over 400 presenters participate annually. Researchers work with faculty mentors on independent research, or research that is part of the mentor's on-going projects. They are from all disciplines, and can be working on a thesis, capstone project, part of a scholars or honors program, or they can be unaffiliated. This campus-wide celebration of achievement affirms UMBC's commitment to the twin goals of research and a distinctive undergraduate experience.

All current undergraduates who have conducted research, scholarship or creative work in the last year may apply to present their results at URCAD. Mentors, fellow students, friends, family members, high school teachers and students, and the general public are invited to attend.

For information on how to prepare your 200-word abstract for the URCAD application please visit our guidelines page.

URCAD Abstract Guidelines

UR.umbc.edu/urcad/

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