“I research people who don’t always leave letters or diaries, but can be found through a receipt for the food they were given,” says Rubin. “I want students to think of food history as another...
March 10, 2020
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Students come to UMBC with a variety of experiences and in different stages of life. The unique perspectives of transfer students enrich the University, particularly as students connect with and...
December 16, 2019
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King and Drabinski recognized the need for an updated history of Baltimore, written by and for scholars and community members alike, so they took up the task. “We wanted our work to reach beyond...
October 22, 2019
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On June 6–8, UMBC hosted the inaugural Maryland Arts Summit. During the three-day event, five hundred artists, educators, advocates, and arts administrators from across the state convened for...
July 15, 2019
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“Most people don’t know there are twenty-two countries in the Arab league. These countries share Arabic as the primary national language. Many are Muslim-majority nations,” shares Shomali. “Many,...
July 12, 2019
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“For me, this is like Division I sports,” team member Sydney Gaskins explains. “It's extremely rigorous and competitive. Mock Trial demands a great deal of hard work, dedication, and commitment,...
April 9, 2019
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“I want to look into the lives of medieval prostitutes to help us understand the gendered and political influences that fostered their roles as businesswomen and community members,” says McDonough.
March 7, 2019
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UMBC’s Office of the Vice President for Research presented awards to support the work of two dozen UMBC faculty examining topics from health disparities among people with diabetes to natural...
December 18, 2018
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Student passion guided by faculty support is part of the fabric of UMBC. Four students' stories, from Asian studies to biological sciences, shed light on how this winning combination makes...
December 18, 2018
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“Public-engaged humanities are essential to UMBC's vision, specifically its commitment to civic engagement and social justice,” says Nicole King. “It is essential for our students to show up and...
July 25, 2018
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