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    <Title>Dissertation Fellowship Summer 2026 Applications Open</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><div><div><div><div><h4>The Graduate School at UMBC Dissertation Fellowship Summer 2026 Announcement</h4><h6>Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026</h6><div><br></div><p>Overview: The UMBC Dissertation Fellowship provides promising doctoral candidates with the financial support necessary to focus on writing and completing their dissertations. This fellowship grants students the critical time and resources needed to expedite the final stages of their degree. </p><p>Eligibility &amp; Conditions: </p><p>Except in extraordinary circumstances, these awards are limited to one term per student. To be considered, Ph.D. candidates must be in good academic standing. Additionally, they must have:</p><ul><li><p>No other financial support: This fellowship is strictly for students who do not have UMBC-administered financial support (such as an assistantship) during the summer term. Note: Funding status will be verified prior to application review and applicants with a GA contract through summer 2026 will not be reviewed.</p></li><li><p>Time to commit and focus on writing: Recipients must commit at least 20 hours per week exclusively to dissertation writing for the entire summer term. No other work assignments, besides dissertation writing, may be associated with this fellowship.</p></li></ul><p>Award Details (Summer 2026): </p><p>The fellowship is awarded for the summer term only and includes:</p><ul><li><p>A maximum stipend of $5,000.</p></li><li><p>Tuition remission for 9 credits of course 899 (billed at 2 credits). Please note: The university provides tuition remission for the cost of 899 tuition only. Fellowship recipients are required to pay all mandatory fees associated with 899 registration.</p></li></ul><p>Selection Criteria:</p><p>A committee selected by the Graduate School Leadership Team will review applications. Priority will be given to students who demonstrate that this award will provide the critical support needed to complete their writing, finalize revisions, and successfully defend their dissertation within the fellowship period (by the end of the summer term). Selection is based heavily on the applicant's readiness to finish, and the quality and feasibility of their management plan.</p><br><p>Application Materials: Submit the following documentation with the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gradschool/posts/157457/4b765/ee1f716f776afb777a14ab10c9edbcbd/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fumbc.box.com%2Fs%2Fecud2eg9a7oavgju0mcu4zg6s107uwxe" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Application Form</a> as a single PDF:</p><ol><li><p>Letter of Support from the Chair of the Dissertation Committee that:</p></li></ol><ul><li><p>Describes the current state of the dissertation and the probable impact of the Fellowship on the student's progress.</p></li><li><p>Verifies that no UMBC-administered financial support is available for the student.</p></li></ul><li><p>Management Plan (1–2 pages), written by the applicant and signed by the Chair of the Dissertation Committee. This must describe the dissertation format (regular or 3-essay/paper), status of the dissertation work, remaining steps, and a timeline for completion of those steps.</p></li><li><p>Research Abstract for Lay Audience (maximum 1 page), written by the applicant in plain language for a non-expert audience, describing their research and its relevance.</p></li><li><p>Curriculum Vitae (CV) (most recent version). <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gradschool/posts/157457/4b765/331fa3964a6a1aa81d38e268515d0f69/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.umbc.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F221%2F2025%2F07%2FCAHSS-CV2025.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Example of CV</a>.</p></li><li><p>Employer Documentation (if applicable): If employed outside the university, written evidence from the employer indicating a willingness to reduce the student's job hours and duties during the fellowship.</p></li><li><p>Optional Statement: A brief response to the prompt: "Is there anything else you would like the committee to know about your situation and the need for a Dissertation Fellowship?"</p></li><p>Submission &amp; Deadlines</p><ul><li><p>Deadline: Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</p></li><li><p>How to Apply: Email your completed application as a single PDF to <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/gradschool/posts/157457/4b765/14ab69e29064e5cd9496ca16ddb71fa1/web/link?link=mailto%3Adissertationfellowship%40umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">dissertationfellowship@umbc.edu</a>.</p></li></ul>Notification: Recipients will be announced by May 1, 2026.</div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>
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  <Title>UMBC Watch Parties &#8211; NCAA 2026</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>Want to cheer on UMBC’s men’s basketball team as they travel to the NCAA tournament? Find a watch party here!</p>
    
    
    
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    <h3>UMBC v. Howard University</h3>
    
    
    
    <p>University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OH<br>March 17, 2026<br>6:40 p.m.<br>You can watch the game live on truTV at 6:40 p.m.</p>
    
    
    
    <h3>Dayton, Ohio Pre-Game Reception</h3>
    
    
    
    <p>Hosted by the <a href="https://umbcretrievers.com/sports/2025/9/26/retriever-club.aspx" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Retriever Club</a><br><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/daybdup-hotel-ardent-dayton-downtown/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-UP-DAYBDUP&amp;y_source=1_NDA2Njc0ODYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Hotel Ardent, Bistecca – Italian Steakhouse</a></strong><br>137 North Main Street, Downtown, Dayton, Ohio 45402<br>4 – 6 p.m.<br>Planning to attend? Email <a href="mailto:eventsrsvp@umbc.edu">eventsrsvp@umbc.edu</a> to let us know!</p>
    
    
    
    <h3>Baltimore-Area Watch Parties </h3>
    
    
    
    <p><strong><a href="https://www.sorrentosofarbutus.net/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sorrento of Arbutus</a></strong><br>5401 East Dr, Halethorpe, MD 21227</p>
    
    
    
    <p><strong><a href="https://www.statefaremd.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">State Fare</a></strong><br>748 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228</p>
    
    
    
    <p><a href="https://jimmysfamousseafood.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Jimmy’s Famous Seafood</strong></a><br>6526 Holabird Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224</p>
    
    
    
    <p><strong><a href="https://claddaghbaltimore.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Claddagh Pub</a></strong><br>2918 O’Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224</p></div>
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  <Title>UMBC returns to NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>Cinderella better find her slippers because UMBC is going dancing again! With a 74-59 win over no. 2 University of Vermont on Saturday, UMBC men’s basketball will return to NCAA Tournament play for the first time since 2018. They also clinched another America East title before a packed home court at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. Selection Sunday results are in and <a href="https://umbcretrievers.com/news/2026/3/15/mens-basketball-draws-top-seeded-in-upcoming-ncaa-tournament.aspx?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQkMrhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeXo-My0aqSD-Of3vRIUIwRcEr-rO3JSD1pVBZgqITcx9BlE3vDpkcdXPchgI_aem_NyxtbjuvW5Cpq-t0xV-JWw" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">our Retrievers will be taking on Howard University for a play-in game</a> on Tuesday in Dayton. This will be the third NCAA tournament appearance for UMBC. </p>
    
    
    
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    <p>A showdown between the Retrievers and the Catamounts is one supporters have come to eagerly anticipate each season. Vermont won nine of the last 12 overall matchups prior to Saturday’s win and this was the teams’ fifth battle for the America East Championship. And despite Vermont’s no. 1 ranking and UMBC’s no. 7 in the America East preseason poll, the Retrievers proved once again never to count out an underdog. </p>
    
    
    
    <img width="1200" height="800" src="https://umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mens_Basketball_America_East_Final_2026_0056-1200x800.jpg" alt="a basketball player acknowledges the crowd after their big win and heading to the NCAA tourney" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"><dfn><a href="https://umbcretrievers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/dj-armstrong-jr-/9437" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">DJ Armstrong Jr.</a></dfn>, the America East Tournament Most Outstanding Player, scored a career high 33 points on 9-11 shooting, including 20 second-half points to push the Retrievers to victory.
    
    
    
    <img width="1200" height="800" src="https://umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mens_Basketball_America_East_Final_2026_0003-1200x800.jpg" alt="Fans cheer wildly in the stands of a packed basketball game" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;">Fans cheered wildly in a packed ‘Peake, AKA Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. 
    
    
    
    <p>Even before Saturday’s victory, UMBC already inked its place in athletics history by producing  the men’s basketball’s best conference regular season in program history. The win against UVM marks the 12th straight win for the Retrievers and sets a new all-time program record. </p>
    
    
    
    <p>“This achievement is a credit to these guys, who are a selfless group who just really cares about playing basketball,” said head men’s basketball coach <strong>Jim Ferry</strong>. “To be rewarded with that and leave a mark at UMBC is special, and I think they are all very proud of that.” </p>
    
    
    
    <h2>Shooting their shot</h2>
    
    
    
    <p>Fans (and strangers) may recall <a href="https://umbc.edu/stories/ncaa-journey-spotlights-umbcs-national-excellence-from-court-to-classroom/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">UMBC’s historic upset in 2018</a> when they became the first men’s no. 16 seed to overthrow a no. 1 seed in NCAA history. Besting UVM in the America East final this year was especially reminiscent of that legendary season when UMBC also prevailed against Vermont. Since getting their first taste of March Madness success, the Retrievers have been fighting doggedly to return to the national stage. This season, the hard work paid off. </p>
    
    
    
    <p>Three Retrievers made the America East All-Conference Team. Junior guard <strong>Jah’Likai King</strong> was named First Team, while graduate student guard <strong>DJ Armstrong Jr.</strong>, and junior guard <strong>Ace Valentine</strong> earned Second Team honors. This marks the first time since 2021 – 22 that the Retrievers have had three players recognized on one of the three All-Conference teams.</p>
    
    
    
    <p>Leading his players by example, Ferry was also named America East’s Coach of the Year. He racked up his 400th career win at Maine earlier in the season and is the first coach in UMBC’s program history to do so. </p>
    
    
    
    <img width="1200" height="800" src="https://umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mens_Basketball_America_East_Final_2026_0048-1200x800.jpg" alt="a basketball player gives a high five to a fan after winning the championships" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;">Guard Bryce Johnson celebrates the win with a well-earned high five.
    
    
    
    <h2>In good company</h2>
    
    
    
    <p>Far from the only team to impress the crowds, women’s basketball stunned with buzzer beaters and dramatic come-from-behind victories this season. Setting the stage in the <a href="https://umbcretrievers.com/news/2026/3/5/womens-basketball-tillmans-shot-before-the-buzzer-sends-umbc-past-njit-in-quarterfinals.aspx" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">quarterfinals against NJIT</a>, junior Jade Tillman dropped a bucket with one second left on the clock to advance the Retrievers to the semifinals with a score of 66-65. The Retrievers have been selected to play in the <a href="https://umbcretrievers.com/news/2026/3/15/womens-basketball-umbc-selected-to-participate-in-postseason-wnit.aspx?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQk3SJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEewYGGVNefiv5sOmypNazcB0iq7u-uISWLVqaUnI8HQH2-GcPBizSFZROhAPU_aem_KqIW7hPaRsprFBTEoyYi1g" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">2026 Women’s National Invitational Tournament.</a></p>
    
    
    
    <p>In the <a href="https://umbcretrievers.com/news/2026/3/9/womens-basketball-umbc-nearly-knocks-off-top-seeded-vermont-in-instant-classic.aspx" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">America East Semifinals</a>, UMBC women’s basketball took on top-seeded Vermont on the road on Monday, March 9. Despite an exhausting double overtime thriller, UMBC ultimately conceded to the Catamounts with a score of 68-65 to close out the season. </p>
    
    
    
    <p>In February, the Retrievers cracked open the record books to add <a href="https://umbc.edu/stories/umbc-nabs-america-east-titles/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">two more milestones</a> to the history of UMBC Athletics. For the first time, the women’s track and field team captured the America East Indoor Championship title. In addition, the men’s swimming and diving team reclaimed their America East title for the first time since 2023. This marks their 15th win in 20 seasons. Junior <strong>Ashley Gutshall</strong>, history, competed in the <a href="https://umbcretrievers.com/news/2026/3/19/womens-swimming-and-diving-gutshall-to-compete-at-ncaa-swimming-diving-championships-on-friday.aspx" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">NCAA swimming and diving championships</a>, the first Retriever to qualify for NCAA’s since 2017. </p>
    
    
    
    <p><em>Check </em><a href="http://umbcretrievers.com" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><em>umbcretrievers.com</em></a><em> for all updates and be ready to cheer on #RetrieverNation! </em></p>
    
    
    
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    <div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7435179791152115712/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Asantewaa Nyanteh</strong></a>, a mechanical engineering junior, earned first place in the Innovation Award competition for her poster, “Efia: A Wearable Robotic Glove for Hand Rehabilitation After Paralysis.” Her work in the lab of Ramana Vinjamuri, an associate professor in computer science and electrical engineering, advances the development of a lightweight wearable device designed to help users participate more fully in daily activities.</div><div><br></div>
    
    <div>Grand Challenge Scholars participants also represented COEIT and UMBC in other poster presentation categories:</div><div><br></div>
    
    <div><a href="http://" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Saumya Brahmbhatt</strong></a>, a computer science junior, presented “Buget2Broker.”<br><br></div>
    
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    <div><a href="http://" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Jessica Thomas</strong></a>, a mechanical engineering junior, received third place in the Service Learning category for her poster presentation, “MagneSense: A Tactile Puzzle.”</div><div><br></div>
    
    <div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7429203868212690944/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Caroline Wehinger</strong></a>, a psychology sophomore presented “Toy Choice: Does Gender Matter?”<br><br></div>
    
    <div>Grand Challenge Scholars Program Director <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sanchez-00387577/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Maria Sanchez</strong></a>, who also serves as director of the Engineering and Computing Education Program (ECEP) in COEIT, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-janka-885475259/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><strong>Petra Janka</strong></a>, a master’s student in human-centered computing and program coordinator for the Grand Challenge Scholars Program, travelled with the student team.<br><br></div>
    
    Looking ahead, UMBC is excited to have been selected to host the 2027 GCSP Annual meeting in Baltimore. More details will be shared as they become available.</div>
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    <Title>Elections are Underway!</Title>
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          <div class="html-content">Happy Spring break, everyone!<div><br></div><div>While we're all relaxing and breathing in pollen-filled air, begging Maryland to not switch its weather on a dime again, ETF's elections are underway!</div><div>Because a number of our candidates are running for multiple positions, we've separated the election form and the form of candidates and running statements.</div><div><br></div><div>Here's the link to the <strong>running statements</strong>:</div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/148D6xDHiRySSshKt8JQqq1am8VYERqdFkxnaq14ObXE/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/148D6xDHiRySSshKt8JQqq1am8VYERqdFkxnaq14ObXE/edit?usp=sharing</a></div><div>Here's the link to the <strong>election form</strong>:</div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb6imo8JXs6fvMBigPNE5qYHl5x-kP3XzODBVsh6NuXAh1mQ/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=110412391124630112413">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb6imo8JXs6fvMBigPNE5qYHl5x-kP3XzODBVsh6NuXAh1mQ/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=110412391124630112413</a></div><div><br></div><div>The form will close on March 23rd, 2026, at 11:59PM. That's the Monday we get back from break!</div><div><br></div><div>Alright. Back to pollen and chilling out, we'll see you after break!</div><div>-The Eboard</div></div>
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    <Title>UMBC Transit Spring Break Schedule &amp; Alternative Options</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><p><span>Dear Campus Community and Valued Riders,</span></p><p><span>UMBC Transit will be <strong>closed for Spring Break </strong></span><span><strong>from Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th</strong></span><span>. We will operate on an interim schedule on the following dates:</span></p><ul>
          <li><span>Saturday, March 14th</span></li>
          <li><span>Sunday, March 15th</span></li>
          <li><span>Saturday, March 21st</span></li>
          <li><span>Sunday, March 22nd</span></li>
          </ul><p><span><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/transit/posts/148139/attachments/56061" alt="A photo of cherry blossoms and black text that reads Spring Break" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></span></p><p><span><span>For your convenience, here are some </span><strong>alternative transit options</strong><span> available while UMBC Transit is closed:</span></span></p><ol>
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          <strong>Baltimore Link</strong><ul>
          <li><strong><a href="https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/32?schedule_date=09%2F02%2F2022&amp;direction=1&amp;origin=10964&amp;destination=14092" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Route 32: UMBC - Patapsco</a></strong></li>
          <li><strong><a href="https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/76" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">LocalLink 76: CCBC - Downtown</a></strong></li>
          <li><strong><a href="https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/37" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">LocalLink 37: Old Court Metro to UMBC</a></strong></li>
          <li><strong><a href="https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/purple" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">CityLink PURPLE: Paradise/Catonsville</a></strong></li>
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          <strong>RideShare Services</strong><ul>
          <li><strong><a href="https://www.zipcar.com/universities/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">ZipCar</a></strong></li>
          <li><strong><a href="https://ride.lyft.com/?entrypoint=homepageWidget&amp;destination=39.25241705385844%2C-76.70868825132192&amp;destinationName=1000%20Hilltop%20Cir%2C%20Catonsville%2C%20MD%2C%20United%20States" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Lyft</a></strong></li>
          <li><strong><a href="https://www.uber.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Uber</a></strong></li>
          </ul>
          </li>
          </ol><p><span>Please check here for the latest Transit news and updates. If you need more help, please do not hesitate to reach us during regular operating hours at 410.455.2454 or </span><a href="mailto:transit@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">transit@umbc.edu</a><span>.</span></p><p><span>Safe travels,</span></p><p><span>Transit Team - Driving Student Success</span></p></div>
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