Promotions have begun for the 2026 University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents Student Excellence Scholarships, which recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate students across USM institutions.
This is a self-nomination scholarship. While the application portal opens on Tuesday, January 6, students are encouraged to review the requirements and begin preparing materials in advance.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 6
Requirements: Completed application, including a letter of recommendation
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate USM students in good academic and disciplinary standing
More Information: Full details and application access are available on the official scholarship website
Students are strongly encouraged to consider applying and to begin preparations early.
]]>Mission: Review and evaluate GSA grant applications for research and travel support.
We are recruiting 1 member with strong attention to detail and accountability. You need to have at least one semester completed to be a part of this committee.
Responsibilities:
Review and track applications using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
Maintain accurate records
Attend all committee meetings
Communicate promptly and meet deadlines
Open to all graduate students.
Skills Needed: Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, formatting)
Time Commitment: 3–4 hours/week
Ideal for analytical and detail-oriented individuals with strong communication skills.
Fill the following form by January 14, 2026
Graduate Student Association (GSA) is now accepting nominations for two College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Graduate Senator positions — an opportunity to represent over 2,500 graduate students and shape the future of student life at UMBC.
You can nominate yourself or another eligible graduate student. You or your nomination must be from the CAHSS college.
Gain standout leadership and professional experience
Influence real decisions that affect the graduate student body
Collaborate with a passionate and supportive GSA team
Receive a stipend of $600 for your service
Open exclusively to all CAHSS graduate students (Master's and Ph.D.)
Must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
Must be graduating in Spring 2026 or later
(Senate term ends June 30, 2026)
Represent the concerns and opinions of CAHSS graduate students
Report on Senate proceedings to your constituents
Attend all Senate Meetings
Location: In-person, second Wednesday of each month, 1:00–3:00 PM
Host at least two Town Halls in Spring 2026
Join and remain active on at least one university committee
Submit your nomination (for yourself or someone else) by January 14, 2026
Hello!
We are looking for a cohort of students to participate in UMBC's Intercultural Engagement Prep course. This course is designed to grow students' intercultural competency and skills. The course also serves as the orientation for students interested in UMBC's Peace Corps Prep Program.
This program is open to:
International students
Future or returned study abroad students
Students interested in applying to the Peace Corps or similar international service programs after graduation
Students who have an interest in preparing for other international or intercultural experiences or development careers
Students who want to prepare themselves as global citizens in a multicultural world
As a participant in the Intercultural Engagement Prep pilot program, students will:
Meet other globally-minded students at UMBC;
Develop your critical analytical skills;
Increase your cultural self-awareness and critically reflect on your own unconscious bias;
Develop strategies to improve your intercultural communication and how you'll apply it in your future career;
Recognize cultural differences, commonalities, perceptions, power and privilege dynamics, and how they can lead to conflict; and
Understand the importance of intercultural dialogue and intercultural citizenship competencies for fostering social justice.
This non-credit/no-fee course, PRAC 103 (course # 6928), will meet twice in the Spring 2026 semester at a mutually agreeable time, but the majority of the course is accessed through asynchronous learning. Students will be required to attend two globally themed events or activities and will also have independent assignments to complete in Blackboard. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will earn two digital badges titled Increasing Cultural Self-Awareness and Reinforcing Intercultural Dialogue.
Both undergraduate and graduate students may register for the course under PRAC 103 and course number 6391.
Take a break from finals mode and join OGSL TODAY for our last Grad Retriever Breakfast of the semester! You've worked so hard these past few months—papers, projects, late-night study sessions, all of it—and you deserve a warm, comforting start to your morning.
We'll have a cozy spread of breakfast sandwiches, seasoned potatoes, and assorted fruit juices (see flyer for full menu!) to give you the fuel you need to power through finals week.
Come cozy up with us, grab some breakfast, breathe for a minute, and celebrate everything you've accomplished this fall.
Hey Retrievers
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to our community? Join Retriever Essentials! We're a student-staff-faculty partnership dedicated to supporting food access on campus — and right now we need volunteers to help make a difference.
Why It Matters
Retriever Essentials provides free groceries, toiletries, baby supplies, and meal swipes to any UMBC community member who needs them.
Food insecurity among college students is real. Having access to nutritious meals and essentials supports students' physical and mental health, and helps ensure they can focus on their studies.
What You Can Do
Volunteer at the "Essential Space" free-store, help with food distribution, or support events like our Free Farmers' Market.
Help spread the word, donate items if you can, or contribute by supporting meal-swipe sharing.
Getting involved is easy — just sign up via this link: Meal Recovery Sign-Up Sheet.
Every bit of help counts. Let's come together as a UMBC community to make sure no Retriever has to worry about their next meal.
Visit Retriever Essentials myUMBC page for more info!
Thanks & Go Retrievers!
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