News and Events

BFSA Meet and Greet (Virtual) Event

Our first meeting of the Semester will kick off with a virtual meet and greet on

Monday, September 19 from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

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Interim Dean of (CAHSS)

The appointment of Dr. Kimberly Moffitt

Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Moffitt as Interim Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) effective August 17, 2020. ...

Posted: August 3, 2020, 6:26 PM

Plans for returning back to UMBC campus

Dear Faculty and Staff, We deeply appreciate the determination and care you brought to your work this spring and, as the summer begins, we know that you are eager to hear about how UMBC will...

Posted: June 2, 2020, 10:05 AM

Black Scholars Promoted to Full Professor at UMBC

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has promoted three African American faculty to the rank of full professor. The promotions take effect on July 1, 2020. Tyson King-Meadows is currently...

Posted: April 23, 2020, 2:41 PM

UMBC CAMPUS HEALTH AWARENESS

(COVID-19)

Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) UMBC is committed to keeping our community safe, healthy, and informed. Please check this page for updated information on COVID-19 (formerly known as the 2019-nCoV...

Posted: March 2, 2020, 12:14 PM

Black Graduate Student Organization

Black Excellence Award Ceremony

Black Excellence Award Ceremony is a celebratory event hosted by the Black Graduate Student Organization at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. This event is intended to celebrate Black...

Posted: February 3, 2020, 11:22 AM

Dr. Brandy Wallace is offering an exciting new course

SOCY 497: Black Feminist Sociology

    Brandy Harris-Wallace Associate Professor of Sociology, Faculty Affiliate in the Gender and Women’s Studies Program and Doctoral Program in Gerontology; and, Research Associate with...

Posted: November 20, 2019, 10:47 AM

Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium

Invite your students!

Invite your students to apply for Johns Hopkins University’s first annual Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium! The Richard Macksey National Undergraduate...

Posted: November 6, 2019, 11:56 AM

Remembering Congressman Elijah E. Cummings

Maryland Congressman and Civil Rights Champion Passes Away

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings passed away. He leaves behind a vibrant legacy of service in civil rights. The State of Maryland had a dedicated servant and inspiring...

Posted: October 18, 2019, 4:25 PM

POSTPONED Black Faculty & Staff Association Fall Fundraiser

The 2019 Fall Fundraiser on 10/24 has been postponed.

Unfortunately, the 2019 Black Faculty and Staff Fall Fundraiser on 10/24 has been postponed at this time.  If you purchased a ticket, please expect to receive a full refund. Stay tuned for...

Posted: October 9, 2019, 2:48 PM

2019-2020 Staff Awards

Nominate Peers and Colleagues for Outstanding Staff Awards!

Full details can be found HERE Is there someone: In your department who is doing a superior job? On campus who is exceptionally talented and dedicated? Who is truly outstanding and always...

Posted: October 2, 2019, 8:37 AM