Social Problems in American Society SOCY 201: A survey of American social problems designed for the general student. Topics typically include race and ethnic conflict, crime and...
Please check this important message from Dr. Hrabowski
The UMBC community has opened a vital conversation about sexual violence/misconduct prevention and response on our campus. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are speaking out and offering...
UMBC's popular leadership & social change retreat is back!
UMBC’s STRiVE leadership and social change retreat has inspired hundreds of undergraduate students in the past 10 years. Now it's your turn. This year’s STRiVE retreat will take place January...
Please check out this important post by President Hrabowski
Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Following recent press reports of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposal to narrow the federal definition of gender used to enforce...
Hello UMBC Community Members, UMBC’s Hillel is holding a healing space in response to this past weekend’s tragedy in Pittsburg from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. today in Campus Life's Mosaic (Commons 2B23)....
Check out what Karina has to say about immigrant children
Written By Karina Aquiahuatl Villagran, Mosaic Intern for Hispanic, Latinx and Indigenous Student Engagement in Campus Life 91 days have passed since July 26, 2018. That was the deadline set by...
Check out what Mark has to say about the AAPI Experience
Written By Mark Gabriana, Mosaic Intern for East Asian and Pacific Islander Student Engagement in Campus Life Many times in the past, I have referred to myself as someone “from the Orient”, or as...
Check out what Emily has to say about the immigrant experien
Written By Emily Melluso Graduate Assistant for the Office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs Content Warning: Includes cases of graphic sexual assault. Unless otherwise noted, all...
Check out what Becca has to say about her lived experiences
Written by Becca Mann, Mosaic Intern for Student Gender Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion in Campus Life. There is no denying that U.S.-born citizens hold privileges over immigrants, no matter...
Check out what Sylvia has to say about the immigrant exper
Written By Sylvia Anokam, Mosaic Intern for Black and Africana Student Engagement in Campus Life. Frequently during discussions relating to undocumented immigrants, you are likely to encounter...