Spring 2026 Community Leadership Skills Courses Preparing aspiring and practicing leaders
The Community Leadership program has openings in the following Spring 2026 courses. Taught by subject matter experts, the Community Leadership Skills Courses emphasize practical skills, deep dives into crucial topics, and take only 5 weeks to complete! Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to sign up.

CLDR 410-01, Events & Programming as Inclusive Process with Ashley Bush (Baltimore City Parks & Recreation) and Katie Long (Friends of Patterson Park).  
When/Where: Wednesday nights, 4:30 - 7:00pm, 1/28/26 - 2/25/26 at the Lion Brothers Building classroom in Southwest Baltimore City (on the UMBC shuttle route).
Course Description: This course will guide students through the steps of program development and implementation that reflects community culture and priorities. "Events and Programming as Inclusive Process" seeks to help students develop programming which connects multiple communities through shared activities and spaces, and addresses the importance of creating programs and events which respond to community needs, feedback, and assets. The course will equip students with an understanding of the concept of inclusive programming and the value of community engagement to create sustainable community programs and events.

CLDR 410-02, Asset Based Community Development with Jess Wyatt (UMBC Alumni Relations and Asset-Based Community Development Institute)
When/Where: Wednesday nights, 4:30 - 7:00pm, 3/4/26 - 4/8/26 at the Lion Brothers Building classroom in Southwest Baltimore City (on the UMBC shuttle route).
Course Description: This course will address the fundamentals of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), how to practically implement ABCD in students' daily professional practice while developing a community of practice using ABCD, as well as, becoming ABCD practitioners in the field. Working through an ABCD process, participants can move towards whole-community mobilization through mapping the capacities assets of individuals, associations, and institutions while building relationships.

CLDR 410-03, Budgeting for Community Impact with Candace Chance (Baltimore Nonprofit Strategist and Director of the Vision, Performance & Impact Firm)
When/Where: Wednesday nights, 4:30 - 7:00pm, 4/15/26 - 513/26 at the Lion Brothers Building classroom in Southwest Baltimore City (on the UMBC shuttle route).
Course Description: Have you heard the saying, Put your money where your mouth is? If not, it is a saying that means to follow through on something you said. Organizations say a lot through their marketing, their grant proposals, and ultimately through their vision, mission, and values. But there's one major way to see if they're really walking the walk or just talking: their BUDGET! An organization's budget is their accountability to the things that they say. This course will teach students how to align their values and their intended impact with their budgets so that they can stand in integrity.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Sally Scott (sjscott@umbc.edu) and Devin Wilkins (devinw2@umbc.edu).

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Apply now

Have a story to share? An achievement you're proud of? Or a way you've made a positive impact this month? This is your chance to be recognized in the Grad Spotlight of the Month by the Graduate Student Association (GSA). We want to celebrate YOU!!

Nominate yourself: Fill this form!

Eligibility:

  • Self-nominations only

  • Separate awards and entries for Master's and PhD students

  • $50 prize for each winner

  • Winners are automatically entered for the Grad Student of the Year Award, presented at GSA Awards Night

  • Nominations close: January 15

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Presenting our Grad Spotlight winners for December 2025:
• Samantha Fries — Master's in Applied Sociology
• Elham Karimi — PhD, Electrical Engineering

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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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.

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Learn more and apply here!
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Call for Proposals: Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award

The Graduate School invites UMBC faculty and staff to apply for the inaugural Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award, which supports innovative, research-informed projects that promote sustainable graduate student well-being.

One proposal will be selected annually to receive up to $3,500 for programming costs and/or a stipend. Projects may address one or more areas of graduate student well-being, including sense of purpose, financial security, belonging, faculty mentoring, or student-centered academic structures. Priority will be given to projects with impact beyond the award period.

Deadline to apply: February 20
Award announced: Spring 2026 at the GSA Awards Ceremony

Eligibility, proposal guidelines, and submission details are available through the Graduate School website: https://gradschool.umbc.edu/janet-c-rutledge-graduate-student-well-being-award/.

For questions, contact Dr. Robin Cresiski, rcresisk@umbc.edu. 

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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.

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Grants Review Panel (GRP) Committee

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

GRP COMMITTEE FORM


College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Senators


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.

Why Should You Run?

  • 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

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 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)

Senator Responsibilities:

  • 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

How to Nominate:

Submit your nomination (for yourself or someone else) by January 14, 2026

Senator Nomination Form


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Drop by Commons 308 for a bowl of cereal or breakfast bar!


We have 
  • Fruit Loops
  • Cap'N Crunch
  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch
  • Frosted Flakes
  • Nature Valley Bars
  • Nutrigrain Fruit Bars

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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.


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