"When I started working in an archive, I had a vague vision of what that would look like. Mostly, it involved carefully handling rare, centuries old books, painstakingly cataloging collections, and rehousing the materials in fancy grey acid free boxes. I didn’t expect to become a photography detective. But over the past three months, that’s exactly what I’ve been doing."

Read full post on the Special Collections blog.

Are you looking to gain valuable experience and make a difference this summer?

Social Security Administration is seeking motivated and talented students to join their team as Summer Interns.

These paid internship opportunities are an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn more about public service. 

Social Security Administration is accepting applications now through April 24, 2026.

• Opportunities are nationwide!
• Open to current students enrolled in an accredited college or graduate institutions
• Meaningful projects and mentorship
• Opportunities to develop new skills and grow your network

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in public service!

• Human Resources (Intern) - CA, GA, MD
• Communications (Intern) - MD
• Field Operations (Intern) - DC, DE, CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, VA, VI, VT, WV 
• Plus others!

For tips on how to apply and resume best practices, join SSA online on April 20, 2026 at 2PM-3PM.  Register here for the online event.

Sign-ups for our Flag Football Tournament are open now on IMLeagues. Register by April 30, 2026. Games are on May 3 and 10 from 12-4 p.m.
IMLeagues 

The Election Board has reviewed and certified the 2026 SGA Elections. Below are the results of the election. 

President/Executive Vice President - Top ticket (in bold) has been elected; 992 total voters* 

1. Donna Cazeau/Amariana Crawley (65.22%)
2. JT Williams-West/Jaden Coffie (34.78%)

Vice President for Student Organizations - Top candidate (in bold) has been elected; 829 total voters*

1. Nico Bartolomeo (74.07%)
2. Fardin Shams (25.93%)

Treasurer - 835 total voters*

• Shanzay Fatimah (60.24%)

Finance Board Representatives - Top 7 candidates (in bold) have been elected; 917 total voters*

1. Zahra Nasir (50.93%)
2. Audrey Grutzik (49.18%)
3. Mirna Legesse (42.32%)
4. Shrinidhi Gokulakrishnan (42.20%)
5. Udoka Chimah (41.11%)
6. Ishan Gomber (35.77%)
7. Sedat Sefik (33.81%)
8. Sheriff Alli (32.61%)
9. Thomas Biggs (31.73%)
10. Uzayar Hossain (25.19%)
11. Darrell Jean-Louis (21.81%)

Senators - Top 13 candidates (in bold) have been elected; 929 total voters*

1. Aaliyah Oshun (44.03%)
2. Arisbeth Valencia (39.72%)
3. Francheska Burrola (38.97%)
4. Genevieve Okoro (37.89%)
5. Sofia Cabrera (35.84%)
6. Oyin Osolo (34.66%)
7. Diana Renderos (34.55%)
8. Ayesha Imran (32.72%)
9. Aditi Pokhrel (32.40%)
10. Jayden Paige (32.29%)
11. Abby Etherton (30.03%)
12. Jiyon Lee (29.28%)
13. Tayyiba Bari (28.63%)
14. Tai Akinlosotu (28.20%)
15. Asher Slonaker (24.76%)
16. Vic Kovtun (23.04%)
17. Anya Diop (22.93%)
18. Rachel Hundertmark (18.19%)
19. Anika Bokil (17.22%)
20. Alex Hazoume (16.79%)

ProveIt! Referendum  - 931 total voters* 

1. Orbit (43.93%)
2. Campus Connect (36.63%)
3. Student Arts for Community Committee (SACC) (19.44%)

Overall total voters* in the 2026 SGA Elections: 1,381

Please join the Election Board in congratulating the newly elected officers within the UMBC Student Government Association!

Officers will be inaugurated into their positions on Friday, May 8th at 12pm on The Commons Main Street. This is a public celebration open to all UMBC undergraduates!

*Because polls were hosted across six posts, voters did not have to vote in each race. As a result, you will see differing voter totals for different polls. Only 43% of voters cast a vote in all six polls. In addition, voters had the option in the Senate and Finance Board polls to vote for as few as one and as many as seven (Finance Board)/13 (Senate) candidates. This further informed the breakdown of final percentages each candidate received.

Amanda Nergrete| INDS Student Worker  

Title: Mouse House: First Person Exploration Survival Game

Mentor: Eric Jordan

Location and Time: RAC Arena- All Day

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Live Drum Circle

INDS Professors: Jose Arenas Gomez & Steven McAlpine 

Location and Time: RAC Stage & 11am-11:15am

We’ve got some lucky winners from our Wellness Day Ticket Giveaway!

If your ticket number is listed below, stop by the Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL), Commons 308 to pick up your Wellness Day Care Package:

🎟️ Winning Tickets:

• 111134
• 111175
• 111188

Please bring your ticket (or proof) when you come to claim your package.

Don’t wait too long—we want to make sure you get your wellness goodies!

UMBC is transitioning its digital credentialing platform from Parchment Digital Badges (formerly Canvas Credentials/Badgr) to Accredible. This move supports continued growth in microcredentials while expanding how learners can access, share, and build on their achievements over time.

While the platform is changing, the impact for most users should be minimal. Existing badges remain valid, and the overall experience of earning and sharing credentials will feel familiar.

What’s New

With Accredible, UMBC is introducing several enhancements for both microcredential earners and program leads:

• Improved analytics to better understand engagement and outcomes
• Expanded sharing and messaging tools to help learners promote their achievements
• A unified digital wallet where all UMBC credentials can live in one place
• Support for long-term credential curation, aligned with emerging Learning and Employment Record practices

These updates position UMBC to better connect learning with career pathways and support learners beyond a single course or experience.

For Current Badge Earners

If you earned a UMBC digital badge within the past year, you should have received an email from Accredible notifying you that your badge(s) have been re-issued on the new platform.

A few important notes:

• Your original badge on the previous platform is still intact
• This is the same microcredential, now available in Accredible
• You may receive multiple emails if you earned more than one badge
• All future UMBC badges will be issued through Accredible

The transition is designed to consolidate your credentials into a single, more flexible platform while preserving everything you’ve already earned.

Accessing Your Credentials

You can view and manage your digital badges at: digitalbadges.umbc.edu

For guidance on using and sharing your credentials, visit Accredible Support. Our UMBC FAQs will be updated soon.

Questions

For questions or support, please contact the Digital Credential Innovation Team by submitting an RT ticket.

We are looking for three new SEAs to join our team next school year!  

SEAs (Student Entreprneurship Ambassadors) serve as the student voice of the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ABCEI) and are advocates for entrepreneurship programs across campus.

SEAs help increase the awareness of the ABCEI by promoting events through social media and connecting with students in class, events and other programs.  If you care about entrepreneurship and UMBC, this is a great way to get involved!

Responsibilities

• Commit 6-10 hours per month to assist with entrepreneurship events or extracurricular activities each semester.
• Attend ABCEI events and help out!
• Connect students to entrepreneurial opportunities at ABCEI by presenting program information in various classes across campus, tabling at events, and delivering presentations in their own classes about the ABCEI.
• Share about ABCEI on social media platforms.
• Promote the ENTR minor to fellow students and be available to answer questions and discuss how it can fit into students’ studies.

Benefits

• Gain leadership skills
• Build your resume
• Earn letters of recommendation
• Get connected to fellow student leaders
• Each Ambassador will receive an ABCEI swag bag with clothing, handouts, and more to wear to events.
• Upon completion of the 8 hours / month each semester, students will receive a $500 stipend

Eligibility

The SEA Program runs from September until the end of April. Students will be paid at the end of each semester. To be eligible to apply, students must be enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Minor. Students from all majors and class years are invited to apply!

Applications are now open and will close on Monday, April 27th.

For more info: Student Entrepreneurship Ambassadors (SEAs)

Apply Here!

UMBC students of all majors are invited to get involved in the upcoming Free Name Change & Gender Designation Clinic on Monday, April 27, in partnership with FreeState Justice!

This is a free, confidential legal clinic that assists Maryland residents of all ages with navigating the legal process for name changes and gender marker updates.

FreeState Justice is Maryland's leading legal nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Marylanders.

Students can participate by volunteering to support this important community service event.

To sign up as a student volunteer: please review the available time slots and register here.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Baltimore County Public Library, Catonsville Branch
1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228

Training Requirement:
Student volunteers should either:
Attend the live, virtual training on Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 PM, or
View the training recording prior to the event.

Transportation Note:
Student volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.

UMBC students can take the UMBC Transit Catonsville Line directly from campus to Frederick Road, which is a short walk to the library.