Applications are open for the Women's, Gender, & Equity Center's undergraduate Student Staff Positions! 

The Women's, Gender and Equity Center offers for-credit internships for the fall semester with the potential to be considered for a paid position for the following spring semester. People on our student staff team work with us in a supportive and collaborative environment, advancing gender equity at UMBC and achieving their own personal/professional goals. 

See the attached position description for more details about the role. 

Internship Eligibility:

• Undergraduate student at UMBC enrolled for Fall 2026 and intending to enroll for Spring 2027
• Academic good standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above; a lower GPA does not disqualify applicants but will require a conversation regarding academic support)
• Commitment to the Women's, Gender, & Equity Center's mission to advance gender equity from an intersectional feminist perspective at UMBC!

To be considered for a 2025-26 internship and/or staff position, please fill out this online application. When you have completed this form, you will be directed to use this Box file submission link to submit the following:

1. Cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for this position
2. A recent copy of your resume
3. One writing sample* (<4 pages double-spaced)

We will only consider applicants when we have received all 4 items associated with applying for this position (the completed Google Form, cover letter, resume, and a writing sample).  Applications that are missing any of these items will not be considered. 

Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis. Please note that completion of an application does NOT guarantee an interview will be scheduled.

The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Women's, Gender, & Equity Center Undergraduate Student Staff position is Friday, May 22nd, 2026. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at womenscenter@umbc.edu or call us at 410-455-2714.

This internship is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

Hey retrievers! Please join us today from 3:30-5:30 in RAC 050 for this month's Queer Connect Cafe! We'll have a late lunch, and discuss the topic of xenogender and neopronouns. 

We can't wait to see you there!

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·     5 minutes drive from UMBC

·     In the heart of Arbutus (walking distance to trains, buses, grocery stores, restaurants etc)

·     Month to month lease contract

·     Washer & dryer + private parking

·     Rent = $1450

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Hi all MAgS Majors and Minors! 

Please join us at the Erickson School for our end of year celebration on May 20th at 5:30 PM.  We will be celebrating all of our graduating majors and minors, inducting our new Sigma Phi Omega Honor Society inductees and recognizing our students for their outstanding work.  

Please RSVP if you plan to attend using the QR code below or https://forms.gle/qSSBf9tojTPtbR3K8.  Guests are welcome. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

Voting is now live for elections! Vote for MedBridges Society's future Social Media manager and Treasurer now! Voting is open until 9 am May 1st, and will be announced at our Phlebotomy Workshop that evening. Vote here: https://forms.gle/v2ydmQRXcZCj4ZE58 

Reminder: FreeState Justice is hosting a virtual training for UMBC student volunteers on Thursday, April 23 (TODAY) from 12:00–1:00 PM.

This training is in preparation for the Legal Name Change & Gender Designation Clinic hosted by UMBC and FreeState Justice at the Catonsville Library on Monday, April 27.

All UMBC students are welcome to join the training and learn more about the importance of this work and how it supports the community.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Time: 12:00-1:00 PM

Location: Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/284082005214544?p=pZGz66rfvmIqg9tvdt
Meeting ID: 284 082 005 214 544
Passcode: LM2pR6PN

The training will be recorded for those unable to attend live.

FreeState Justice is Maryland’s leading legal nonprofit working to improve the lives of Maryland's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.

The Shriver Center is thrilled to announce the recipients of our Spring 2026 awards!

Thank you to everyone in the UMBC community who applied. This cycle saw a record-breaking number of applications, and we are grateful for your enthusiasm and engagement.

Samuel I. Rosenberg Citizenship Award: Victoria N. Saravia

Established in 1995 by Samuel I. Rosenberg, this award recognizes a UMBC student who has completed an outstanding apprenticeship within citizenship and public policy.

"I chose UMBC because I can continue thriving as a Digital Storyteller, since it has a partnership with Montgomery College, the community college I transferred from, where I developed my writing and communication skills and learned to create powerful stories. While exploring UMBC, I realized that I could double major and add multiple minors. I decided to pursue a minor in Latin American Studies because it could broaden my opportunities in animation. Also, many Latin American communities are underrepresented, and their rich cultures are poorly portrayed, and I want to change that. Along with my animation experience, this will help me create a Bolivian short series that shares my traditions with a broader audience."

The Samson, Rosetta A., and Sadie Feldman Award: Divine T. Anorchie

Established in January 1996 by Sadie B. Feldman in memory of her family.  Given to a student who has completed his/her junior year of studies and has demonstrated, through community service and academic activities, an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship.

"My understanding of the responsibilities of community engagement has evolved through my continued involvement in UMBC’s community-engaged programs, including six semesters with College Night, one semester as a volunteer and five semesters as a student leader, as well as my work as a Shriver Summer Student Intern and a Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program (MECLP) student worker through the Shriver Center. Through these experiences, I have come to understand that community engagement is not defined by a single act of service, but by long-term commitment, reflection, and a responsibility to contribute meaningfully to communities in ways that are respectful, informed, and responsive to their needs."

Congratulations to our winners!

Thank you to our award review committee members who spent many hours reviewing submissions in this competitive process. 

The Circulation/DML department is pleased to announce the following additions to our collection: the GoPro HERO13, the Rode Wireless GO II microphone kit + adapter, the Acer USB hub, and the Uni SD card reader.

You can request these models--and many more--through our Equipment Holds Page. They are also available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Digital Media Lab on the 2nd floor. (Note: everything is free to borrow for seven days with your campus card.)

Read on for highlights and direct any questions to circlib-group@umbc.edu.

GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition

• Creator edition includes microphone + windscreen, light, and combination tripod/remote/power bank
• Three unique formats: photo (27MP), video (up to 5.3K60), and time lapse
• Circulates as a kit in protective case and with bonus quickstart guide

Rode Wireless GO II Microphone Kit

• Kit includes two wireless mics (plus windscreens) and one wireless receiver 
• Dual-channel recording at a range of up to 656 feet
• Easily connect the receiver to a laptop via USB or to cameras with included mic cable

Interview Adapter for Wireless Mic

• An optional adapter that turns a Rode Wireless mic into a handheld device
• Circulates in a convenient carrying case

SD Card Reader

• Plug your SD card directly into your laptop/tablet/phone to transfer files
• Accepts both microSD and SD cards

USB Hub

• Plug multiple devices into one laptop port (USB only)
• Great to use with our Rode podcast microphones

Visit our Equipment Holds Page to place a request or stop by the Digital Media Lab to check them out!

On April 22, 2026, Shahin Hossain of LLC Cohort 23 successfully defended his dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy.  His degree will be conferred next month.

His virtual defense went well and he gave a powerful presentation of his dissertation research, Measuring College Students’ Reliance on Large Language Models in Academic Writing: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study at a Minority-Serving Institution.

The program wishes to acknowledge the guidance and commitment of Shahin's committee:

Chair:

            Ramon Goings, Language, Literacy, and Culture

Members:

            Susan Sterett, Public Policy

            Yusuke Kuwayama, Public Policy

            Michele Stites, Education

            Lara Martin, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Congratulations, Dr. Hossain!

Dear UMBC Community,

In just a few short weeks, we will come together to celebrate the achievements of our graduates.

Each year, we invite Commencement speakers who reflect the values of our institution and the possibilities before our students. I am excited to introduce the voices who will help mark this important moment.

Please watch this video to learn more about our 2026 Commencement speakers.

I look forward to celebrating together in the weeks ahead.

Warm regards,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby