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FREE: 10-Week Online Global Virtual Exchange Program!

Connect across cultures and explore youth well-being

Hello UMBC Undergraduates! NOTE: If you already participated in one of the previous 4 week programs, you ARE eligible to join this (new, expanded) 10 week program! The Department of...

Posted: August 18, 2026, 9:24 AM

Flyer for the Fall 2026 Youth Well-Being Virtual Exchange Program for UMBC undergraduates, co-hosted with Khalifa University and Miami University. Contains program details, schedule, an August 27, 2026 application deadline, and a QR code to apply.

Anthropology Club Meeting: ANTH 480 Capstone Overview

Thursday, May 7 | 5:00–6:00 PM | PAHB 123

Are you a freshman who is curious about the final senior project for the Anthropology major? What about a junior or senior on their final steps to completing their Anthropology major?  Join...

Posted: May 6, 2026, 11:12 AM

Interdisciplinary Social Science Research Training (SOCY 497/698)

Register Now for the Summer Online (Sync) Course!

Looking for a summer course? Consider taking Interdisciplinary Social Science Research Training (SOCY 497/698), an online (synchronous) course! SOCY 497/698 provides training in research...

Posted: May 5, 2026, 9:03 AM

Summer 2026 - Session II Course Highlight

Register for SS credit now!

Course description: Sociological analysis of the types of minority-majority group relations and the effects of these relationships on society and the groups and the individuals involved. 

Posted: April 20, 2026, 2:53 PM

Looking for a Summer Course? Consider SOCY 370: Sociology of Law!

Online & Asynchronous with Dr. Aubrey Jackson Soller

Looking for a summer course? Consider SOCY 370: Sociology of Law! This course investigates the role of law in society. Students will review key sociological theories and concepts about the...

Posted: April 16, 2026, 4:15 PM

Join the SMaRT Scholars Program

Recruiting for the 2026–2027 cohort!

The Center for Health, Equity, & Aging (CHEA) and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health (SAPH) are now recruiting for the 2026-2027 cohort of SMaRT (Student Mentoring...

Posted: April 15, 2026, 3:22 PM