OGSL Thanksgiving Break Closure
Rest, recharge, and return refreshed
The Office of Graduate Student Life will be closed from November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break.
We'll be back and ready for the new week—see you for Coffee Monday on December 1st!
Enjoy the break and have a warm, restful holiday!
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Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:14:50 -0500
Call for Applications: UMBC Entrepreneurial Learning Lab (ELL) – Student Cohort
Spring 2026- Open to all students!
Call for Applications: UMBC Entrepreneurial Learning Lab (ELL) – Student Cohort
Apply now for the Spring 2026 cohort!
Student Application Link: https://forms.gle/vy8EbBRz6PAQHVoU9
Dear UMBC students,
We are excited to invite applications for the Spring 2026 Student Cohort of the Entrepreneurial Learning Lab (ELL)—a unique, hands-on innovation experience that gives students the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills, gain internship credit, and work directly with UMBC faculty research to evaluate the potential commercial viability or social impact of their research or technology.
The ELL is a semester-long, cohort-based program where students learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation, then apply these skills by evaluating the commercialization or social-impact potential of faculty-led research projects. This experience is ideal for students interested in product development, consulting, research, design, entrepreneurship, or innovation in any field.
Students who complete the program will earn internship credit and a $250 stipend.
There will also be an additional paid opportunity (up to $1,000) upon completion to work on a summer project related to the research development.
Offered in partnership with the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ABCEI) and the Engineering and Computing Education Program (ECEP), ELL helps students build real-world skills that employers and graduate programs highly value.
What You'll Gain
Throughout the semester, students participate in highly interactive workshops covering eight essential entrepreneurial competencies:
Opportunity recognition, Customer discovery, Market analysis, Problem/solution fit, Product/market fit, Demand validation, Value delivery, Pitching/storytelling
By the end of the program, students will:
Develop a professional Lean Canvas
Work as part of a team to evaluate UMBC research for commercialization or community impact
Create and deliver a professional pitch deck
Earn internship credit
Build résumé-ready project experience
Strengthen communication, problem-solving, and innovation skills
Connect with mentors, faculty innovators, and UMBC entrepreneurship leaders
Eligibility
Open to:
Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors
Students committed to attending all workshops and completing project work
Students seeking hands-on innovation experience or internship credit
No prior entrepreneurship experience is required.
Important Notes
This is an in-person program. Attendance at all workshops is required to receive internship credit.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Apply here: https://forms.gle/vy8EbBRz6PAQHVoU9
Applicants will be notified at the beginning of January.
Questions
Dr. Jamie Gurganus – jgurganus@umbc.edu
Engineering & Computing Education Program (ECEP) / CIRTL
Kevin Fulmer – kevinf@umbc.edu
Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
We encourage students who are passionate about innovation, eager to gain real experience, and looking to earn internship credit to apply. We hope to see you in the
Spring 2026 Student Cohort of the Entrepreneurial Learning Lab!
From
Jamie Gurganus, Ph.D (Prof. G)
Assistant Teaching Professor In the Engineering and Computing Education Program
Director for the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in Graduate School at UMBC
College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT)
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 (this week at True Grit's from 8:30 am to 10:00 am). 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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Grad Spotlight November 2025
Honoring UMBC’s standout grads of November
Presenting our Grad Spotlight winners for November 2025:
• Lynn Nguyen — MFA, Visual Arts
• Manju Ojha — PhD, Chemistry
Each winner will receive $50 in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.
These remarkable graduate students stood out through their achievements, impact, and true GradVibes spirit. From advancing creative research to strengthening community connections, they continue to elevate UMBC's graduate student community.
Watch their spotlight videos on our profile — and if you want to be featured next month, submit your nomination through our MyUMBC form!
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Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:03:38 -0500
Want a Mentor? Connect with a UMBC Alum on Retrievers Connect!
Career Center Initiative: Students Mentoring Program
Are you looking for guidance as you navigate grad school, explore career paths, or plan your next move after UMBC?
The Graduate Student Mentoring Network (GSMN) is your chance to connect one-on-one with a UMBC alum who’s been in your shoes. Whether you’re figuring out your job search, building your network, or just want someone to talk to who gets it — you’ll be matched with a mentor who can help.
Here’s what to expect:
- A personalized match with a UMBC alum based on your interests
- One virtual meeting per month, with an in-person networking opportunity in the spring
- Honest conversations, career insight, and professional support
Time commitment: ~2 hour/month
Format: Virtual through Retrievers Connect
Bonus: You’ll receive a LinkedIn-friendly certificate of participation!
Spots are limited — don’t miss this opportunity to grow your network and gain real-world advice from someone who’s been there.
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Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:20:44 -0500
Apply for Alternative Spring Break (ASB) 2026 (applications due 12/19)
An empowering exploration of systemic change in Baltimore
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a five-day immersive learning experience for UMBC undergraduate and graduate students to explore the systemic and human dimensions of complex social issues in Baltimore. Participants will spend much of the week in Baltimore City connecting with local leaders, policymakers, organizations, and community members, to gain a nuanced understanding of the resources and challenges related to their topic areas. The program supports students in linking their knowledge and interests to local contexts, and in identifying pathways for long-term community engagement.
This year's ASB program will take place from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, 2026. Participants spend much of the week in small groups, each co-led by UMBC students trained by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, exploring a specific topic in depth.
This year's focus areas are:
- Housing Equity and Access
- Justice in Psychiatric Care
- Fostering LGBT+ Belonging in Schools
Complete the ASB 2026 application by December 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Accepted and waitlisted applicants will be notified via email in late January.
ASB is hosted by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life. More information is available on the the Center for Democracy and Civic Life website.
ASB is open for full participation by all undergraduate and graduate students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
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Free Farmers Market TODAY!
Apartment Community Center at 2PM
Hi everyone!
We're back at the Apartment Community Center! We hope to see you there!
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Thanksgiving with BGSO Today!!
Come join BGSO this evening for some food and fun!
Location: Apartment Community Center- Gold Room
Time: 5-7 pm
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Come join BGSO this evening for some food and fun! Location: Apartment Community Center- Gold Room Time: 5-7 pm
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OGSL Thanksgiving Break Closure
Rest, recharge, and return refreshed
The Office of Graduate Student Life will be closed from November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break.
We'll be back and ready for the new week—see you for Coffee Monday on December 1st!
Enjoy the break and have a warm, restful holiday!
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A Commitment to Inclusion: UMBC’s Digital Accessibility Initiative
Addressing new federal digital accessibility requirements
Dear UMBC Community,
As we continue to rely on digital platforms for teaching, learning, and administrative functions, digital accessibility has been a core component of that commitment. UMBC has been dedicated to making our information technology and digital content accessible so that everyone has the opportunity to make use of the university's knowledge, ideas, and resources.
We are updating and expanding our digital accessibility initiatives to meet new federal requirements. On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), defining clear technical standards for digital accessibility to follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A (minimum) and Level AA (enhanced) for images, sound, video, documents, and text. As content for courses, research, and the public is constantly created, this will be an ongoing effort requiring everyone to do their part for the benefit of others.
To support this ongoing effort, UMBC has launched the Digital Accessibility Steering Committee (DASC) led by vice presidents Tanyka Barber and Jack Suess. This group is charged with developing, tracking, and evolving our compliance efforts by focusing our resources on the efforts that can achieve the greatest impact.
The DASC has started meeting and will begin reaching out to campus departments and constituencies to communicate and seek feedback on our plans and efforts that are underway. This work affirms our university's deep and ongoing commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community for all our members. Together, we can use this effort to create a more accessible digital environment that truly works for all members of our community.
Additional digital accessibility information and resources are available on both the UMBC Digital Accessibility website and the USM Digital Accessibility website.
Sincerely,
Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Tanyka M. Barber
Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer
Jack Suess
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
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