The Washington University Undergraduate Law Review Editorial Team is accepting proposal submissions for their Spring 2026 issue.
The link to the proposal submission form is below and it closes on Monday, December 28 at 11:59 PM CT.
Spring 2026 WUULR Proposal Submission Form
For more information, please see the following links
Contact Information:
https://journals.library.wustl.edu/wuulr/contact/
These financial webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff, regardless of your retirement plan or vendor.
Register for TIAA’s live webinars to get financial information, news and tips from their experts.
Reserve your spot by clicking the registration links below. These webinars are a part of your retirement plan benefits.
Wednesday, December 10, 12pm to 1pm: Social Security
Learn how to maximize the benefit we've been paying into our entire working life. Social Security will likely play a significant role in your retirement income.
Wednesday, December 17: Top 10 Webinars of 2025
Published on or around December 17 will be featured on tiaa.org/webinars.
Grad students, you made it to the final stretch! As we wrap up the semester, OGSL is hosting our last Coffee Monday—your weekly warm hug in a cup.
Stop by Commons 308 any time from 10am - 2pm for a cozy moment before finals week kicks into full gear. Grab some coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, take a breather, and recharge. You've worked incredibly hard this semester, and we're proud of you.
Start your week with something warm, calm, and comforting—you've earned it.
Follow OGSL on MyUMBC for more updates and spring events!
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The Division of Information Technology celebrates Dr. Josh Abrams as he graduates this December with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Adult and Professional Learning Facilitation from Frostburg State University, following the successful defense of his dissertation, "Beyond Reactive: Nudging Faculty to Promote Digital Accessibility." His work focuses on practical strategies to create a culture of accessibility, shifting from a reactive approach to a proactive one when it comes to creating accessible digital course content. Josh's doctoral research investigated whether digital nudging interventions, such as in-app and pop-ups in Blackboard, could effectively increase instructor engagement with course accessibility tools like Ally.
"This doctorate is the latest in a long list of achievements for Josh," said Mariann Hawken, Director of Instructional Technology, and member of Abrams' dissertation committee. "His work will make a tangible difference, and his expertise and dedication are a tremendous asset to our team and the entire university."
Josh's research, which he recently presented at the Online Learning Consortium Accelerate conference, is central not only to UMBC's inclusive excellence mission but also to higher education's support of digital accessibility. With recent updates to ADA regulations, institutions are required to transition from a reactive model (where students must request accommodations) to a proactive approach that ensures all digital course materials are accessible from the start.
Josh joined DoIT's Instructional Technology team in 2020 and quickly emerged as an expert in instructional design and Blackboard system administration during the pandemic. He is an expert in digital accessibility, holding credentials in digital accessibility program planning and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) from EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association for higher education professionals that supports the strategic use of technology and data. Josh is also a certified Quality Matters Peer Reviewer and Master Reviewer, and in March 2025, he was recognized with the Gritty Award for exceptional work and dedication.
Enjoy breakfast with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! There isn't a better way to start your day!
GMC will be hosted every Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 11:00am. It is complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card.
Gold Cards are a one-time per academic year purchase and are available to be purchased at every GMC with cash only.
Gold Cards at $5 for Commuters
$10 for Residential & Graduate Students
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February 1st, 2026: ISEP Exchange and Nanzan University Fall '26, and AY 26-27 Applications due
February 16, 2026: Summer 2026 Faculty-led Program Applications due
March 10th, 2026: Summer (non-faculty led), Fall, and Academic Year 2026-2027 Applications due
Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-2027 advising is available now! Contact educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule an advising appointment.
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Virtual Drop-in Hours
Tuesday | 3pm-4pm | Virtual
Study Abroad 101 Sessions
Monday | 11am-12pm | Virtual
Tuesday | 2pm-3pm | Virtual
Wednesday | 1pm-2pm | Virtual
Applications for all Summer 2026 Faculty-led Programs are due on February 16, 2026. Please email educationabroad@umbc.edu with any questions!