Opportunity: McNair Scholars Program

2023 McNair Scholar Nominations

Are you interested in being nominated for the UMBC McNair Scholars Program? The program focuses on the preparation of undergraduate students (who qualify as either low-income/first-generation...

Posted: December 19, 2022, 4:10 PM

Survey for UMBC Students:

On Waste Management, Climate and Environmental Justice

For UMBC students only: Please take the following survey that looks at how students on UMBC's campus understand waste management, climate and environmental justice.  Linked here The deadline is...

Posted: December 16, 2022, 12:01 PM

The Inaugural College Cup

AMST Alumni, it's your time to shine!

The inaugural College Cup is a fun and friendly challenge between UMBC's academic colleges to reach the highest alumni participation rate amongst alumni of that college. The winning college will...

Posted: November 30, 2022, 2:34 PM

Save the Date: Honorable Harvest (Nov. 30)

An Homage to Our Connection with Nature and Indigeneity

11/30, 4:30 - 6:30PM @ The Mosaic, Commons - Second Floor Has the change of the seasons gotten to you? When was the last time you felt a deep connection to nature?  UMBC's i3b...

Posted: November 29, 2022, 1:06 PM

Save the Date: Black Yield Institute Book Talk (Nov. 30)

"BoOTS: Liberation in the Masses and in the Margins"

The Choice program, based at The Shriver Center is pleased to invite you to a book talk with Eric Jackson, servant-director of the Black Yield Institute and invited panelists on Wednesday,...

Posted: November 18, 2022, 12:21 PM

Video Recording: AOK Spotlight! Symposium

"Policing Jim Crow Baltimore: Archival Insights"

A recording of Dr. Michael Casiano's AOK Spotlight! Symposium lecture on November 9th is now available. Please find the video linked below. Link to Watch  Policing Jim Crow Baltimore: Archival...

Posted: November 15, 2022, 1:22 PM

Save the Date: Major Event (Nov. 16)

Get the most out of campus advising resources!

Join the Office of Academic Planning and Pre-Professional Advising for a day filled with opportunities to connect with a host of resources on campus. Whether you've already committed to a...

Posted: November 14, 2022, 10:28 AM

American Studies Spring 2023 Courses

Explore course offerings with the attached flyer!

Spring 2023 registration is live, and American Studies offers a host of options next semester. Our advising flyer lays it all out!  Download the flyer below.

Posted: November 3, 2022, 11:05 AM

UMBC American Studies in the News

Two recent stories feature American Studies faculty

Last week, two American Studies faculty members were featured in local news stories. Check out the links below to hear about some of the work Nicole King and Sarah Fouts are doing in Baltimore...

Posted: October 13, 2022, 12:57 PM