Join us in UC 312 for todays TDOV Resource Fair and Panel! Our panel will start officially at 2:15pm, but please stop by beforehand to talk to our wonderful Resource tables and get a fun goodies!
Below you will find the current list of candidates with all of their approved endorsements for the SGA 2026 Elections. This list includes endorsements approved through 11:00am on April 1st. We will continue to make endorsement updates as they are approved by the Election Board Chair.
Please note there are three kinds of possible endorsements:
As a result, you'll see different types of endorsements under the names of candidates. Some endorsements supersede others. If, for example, a student org officer endorsed a candidate and that entire student org/their executive board also endorsed the candidate, you will not see a separate line for the individual officer as they are implicitly included within a full org/eBoard endorsement.
Want to submit an endorsement? You can do so at this link. You must be an officer of a recognized UMBC student organization to be eligible to submit an endorsement.
Presidential Candidates:
Vice Presidential Candidates:
Candidate for Treasurer:
Candidates for Vice President for Student Organizations:
Candidates for Finance Board:
Candidates for Senate:
Join us in UC 312 for todays TDOV Resource Fair and Panel! Our panel will start officially at 2:15pm, but please stop by beforehand to talk to our wonderful Resource tables and get a fun goodies!
Hello Paradise Route Riders,
We’re pleased to share that the construction on Maiden Choice Lane has been completed, and the Paradise Route has now fully resumed normal operations.
All previously impacted bus stops are now back in service, including:
Riders may return to using their regular stops, and the temporary alternative pickup locations are no longer in effect.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this temporary disruption. We appreciate your continued support as we work to keep our service safe, reliable, and responsive.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 410.455.2454.
Safe Travels,
Transit Team
This April, the Division of Institutional Equity has a full lineup of events and opportunities for the UMBC community. All events and opportunities across the division are open to full participation by all community members. Here’s how you can get involved!
Join the Women’s, Gender and Equity Center throughout April to create shirts for the Clothesline Project and rally signs for the Take Back the Night march. Supplies will be available all month, with completed shirts displayed on April 9 and 16. Participants are invited to contribute to ongoing awareness efforts, with later creations featured in future exhibits, including Relationship Violence Awareness Month.
Join the Pride Center and Women’s, Gender, & Equity Center for a panel and resource fair celebrating Trans Week of Visibility. This event will feature a facilitated panel discussion, community resources, and opportunities for connection centered on trans and non-binary experiences in higher education. Attendees can engage in meaningful dialogue, enjoy refreshments, and explore resources supporting visibility and inclusion.
Join the Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center and the Division of Student Affairs for a hands-on bystander intervention training as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This interactive session equips participants with practical tools to help prevent power-based violence, including sexual and partner violence. Attendees will also have the opportunity to earn a digital credential to showcase their training and commitment to creating safer communities.
Join Social Justice Dialogue Facilitation Fellows for a creative and reflective afternoon of crochet, storytelling, and dialogue. Participants will learn basic crochet techniques while engaging in guided conversations around identity, growth, challenges, and community. No experience is needed, materials, snacks, and refreshments will be provided.
Join the Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center in partnership with Turnaround Inc. for an interactive workshop. This session explores the realities of sexual violence on college campuses, including consent, myths, and prevalence. Participants will engage with real-life scenarios and gain practical tools to support survivors and foster a culture of respect and accountability.
Join the Division of Institutional Equity and UMBC Campus Police for a workshop designed to help faculty and staff confidently respond to disclosures of sexual violence. Participants will learn about the Start by Believing campaign and build skills to support survivors in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered way. This session aims to strengthen a culture of support, safety, and accountability across the UMBC community.
Join the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services for a screening of Being Michelle, highlighting the powerful story of a deaf, autistic woman who endured incarceration and systemic neglect. The film explores her resilience and the impact of support through her connection with a blind life coach, Kim Law. Come watch, reflect, and engage. Popcorn will be provided.
Join the Center for Social Justice Dialogue for SistaCare - a community care and dialogue group that provides a supportive space to explore the experiences of Black/Africana women and femmes on campus while fostering connection, reflection, and care. These sessions invite participants to learn, share, and build community, and are open to all individuals. Event details: [April 9] [April 23].
Join the Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center for a special evening screening of Nevertheless (2020), directed by Sarah Moshman. This documentary shares powerful, intersectional stories of individuals impacted by sexual harassment across industries, connecting to the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements. Come watch, and engage in reflection and conversation on preventing sexual misconduct. Pizza, popcorn, and sweet treats will be provided.
Join the Center for Social Justice Dialogue and Center for Democracy and Civic Life for a series of 90-minute, co-facilitated dialogues designed to shape UMBC’s shared definition of inclusive excellence. These interactive sessions invite students, faculty, and staff to engage with a drafted framework, share perspectives, and contribute to guiding the university’s future vision and strategic direction. Each session offers space for meaningful conversation across different campus experiences. Event details: [April 10] [April 15] [April 24:10am & 2pm] [April 28].
Join the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services for an upcoming conversation with Robert Stack on advancing disability rights and addressing systemic barriers. The conversation will also highlight his new book, Silent No Longer: Advancing the Fight for Disability Rights, which explores critical issues within the disability services industry. Attendees can expect insights into profit-driven care, disparities in funding, and challenges impacting quality support. This session invites the community to engage in meaningful dialogue and advocate for more equitable and dignified care systems.
Join us for the second session of this semester’s Inclusive Excellence in Action series, “Skills to Center Humanity in the Academy: Responding to Anti-DEI Efforts Across Higher Education”. This session will equip participants with practical tools, strategies, and key takeaways to strengthen inclusive leadership, relationship-centered engagement, and humanizing approaches that foster learning and beloved community across campus.
Join Human Resources and Accessibility & Disability Services for an upcoming session designed for UMBC supervisors on supporting disability inclusion in the workplace. The session will review FMLA leave and disability accommodation processes, with a focus on navigating accommodations and extended leave requests. Open to supervisors, this online session will deepen understanding of FMLA and accommodations while building capacity for inclusive excellence at UMBC.
Join the Office of Community and Culture for a facilitated conversation on “Sustaining Transformative Relationships". Participants will learn how to cultivate relational practices that strengthen connection, reduce harm, and support more sustainable ways of working together.
The Office of Community and Culture invites faculty and staff to gather in facilitated spaces to build trust and understanding. These circles offer an opportunity to slow down, connect across roles and experiences, and practice being in community together.
Join the Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center for an evening of solidarity and action during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This event features a resource fair, survivor speak-out, campus march, and opportunities for community reflection and healing. Attendees are invited to stand against sexual violence, support survivors, and engage in building a safer campus community, with self-care spaces and support resources available throughout.
Join Human Resources and Accessibility & Disability Services for an upcoming session tailored for UMBC employees on supporting disability inclusion in the workplace. This session will review FMLA leave and disability accommodation processes, with a focus on managing one’s own health conditions and returning to work. Open to all employees, this online event offers an opportunity to deepen knowledge and contribute to a more inclusive and supportive workplace at UMBC.
Join UMBC’s Davonya Hall and Danielle Woody from Towson University for an interactive session on applying restorative practices in everyday workplace interactions. This session explores the 80/20 principle, emphasizing proactive relationship-building as the foundation for a healthy and supportive community. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to foster trust, accountability, and meaningful engagement in their daily work.
Join the Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center for a restorative afternoon of trauma-informed self-care during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This event offers survivors and allies space to relax and decompress through activities such as yoga, acupuncture, health check-ins, and crafting. Participants are invited to prioritize healing, wellness, and community care in a supportive environment.
Join the Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center this month for weekly discussion group meetings! Connect, share, and grow through spaces such as Grad Connect, We Believe You, Rebuilding Manhood, Spectrum, Women of Color Collective, Women and Gender Minorities in STEM, Returning Adult Learners, Athletics Group, Between Femmes, and Head Space. Visit https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter/events?mode=upcoming&page=1 for more information and schedules for each group.
Pursuant to UMBC's Interim Policy on Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct, all faculty (including adjunct faculty), staff (regular and contingent), and student-employees (including teaching assistants and graduate assistants) are required to complete Title IX training each year. Employees who have not yet completed the training requirement should review the instructions and complete the outlined series of three asynchronous modules as soon as possible. New employees should complete training within 60 days of hire.The training will cover topics such as an overview of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR), what constitutes prohibited conduct under university policy, responding to a disclosure, procedures for reporting and resolving reports of prohibited conduct, trauma-informed care, confidentiality, and other applicable policies and procedures. Additional information regarding the training may be found in ECR's training FAQs. If you still have questions, please contact ECR at ECRtraining@umbc.edu.
]]>I'm a transfer international student looking for a private room in a 2-bedroom apartment or house (shared bath, kitchen, and hall are perfectly fine). I'm aiming to move in June or July.
I'm easygoing, adaptable, and take pride in being a respectful and considerate housemate. Having lived in shared spaces before, I understand the importance of clear communication, mutual respect, and keeping common areas tidy.
If you have a space available or know of one, I'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to reach out via email atkkotey1@umbc.eduor text me at667-512-7706.
Looking forward to connecting!
]]>The Teaching and Learning Strategic Planning Subcommittee would like to invite all faculty to a town hall to solicit faculty input on the teaching and learning pillar statement and goals for the strategic plan.
Virtual Faculty Town Hall
Tuesday, April 74:00 - 5:00 pm
Register to attend here.
myUMBC event posting: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/planning/events/152905
Faculty Town Hall
Wednesday, April 8
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Engineering 027
myUMBC event posting: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/planning/events/152889
All members of the UMBC community may contribute input at: https://umbc.edu/leadership/strategic-plan/
Hello folks!
If you haven't seen the Pride Center's Trans Day of Vicibility Resource Fair and Panel, it's happening TODAY from 1-4pm in UC312. Please join us for TDOV. We will be joined by several community organizations that provide resources and support to our trans, gender expansive, and non-binary siblings. We will also hear from a panel of folx with lived experiences about what it means for them to be visible in higher education contexts. Come be in community with us!
See full event poster below:
https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/thepridecenter/events/152590
I am looking for either a studio or a private room in a 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse/apartment for a May move-in. Please reach out to me at ndas2@umbc.edu if you have something available.
]]>Hello Paradise Route Riders,
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026. - The construction crews have closed portions of Mainden Choice Lane beginning at Mainden Choice Lane & Mt Ridge Rd. and detoured all traffic effective immedately.
The following bus stops will be affected during this period:
To minimize inconvenience, riders are encouraged to utilize the following alternative locations for pickups.
If you need immediate assistance or clarification regarding pickup locations, please don't hesitate to contact our office at 410.455.2454.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this necessary road closure. We want you to know that our priority is to ensure your safety and minimize disruptions to your travel plans.
Safe Travels,
Transit Team
]]>Hi everyone!
Please join us today for our spring social at free hour (12-1 PM) to hang out with other bio students. We'll have games, pizza, and upperclassmen to talk about the major with.
We'll be in MEYR256 @ 12PM, hope to see you there!
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