Save the date for UMBC BookFest ’26! Celebrate all things books—making them, reading them, preserving them, donating them, advocating for them—across campus during National Library Week on April 21 & 23. Events will include BookMarkIt on the Library Plaza, featuring letterpress printing, zinemaking and swaps, a book drive, giveaways, and more! In collaboration with Maryland Humanities’ One Maryland, One Book program, […]
Maryland History Day is an annual history project engaging more than 27,000 students in Maryland and serves as a platform for young historians to express their love for history. At the State Contest, they present findings through various mediums, including documentaries, exhibits, performances, and research papers. We invite you to join us as a judge at […]
What happens when art meets the moment? Join us for an intimate morning conversation with Baltimore artists whose practices are rooted in social transformation, collective memory, and community resilience. Featuring the work of Bria Sterling-Wilson, Edgar Reyes, Ayana Gordon, and Artists Against Apartheid, this moderated dialogue explores a central question: How does art respond to the […]
This session of Bringing the Humanities to Life will examine how the humanities contribute to effective human resource practices. Our panelists will focus on the importance of empathy, communication, and ethical considerations in managing workforce dynamics. Participants will learn how understanding human behavior and cultural contexts can enhance employee engagement and organizational culture.
Bringing the Humanities to Life is a monthly virtual webinar series that explores how the humanities enrich and transform various fields. Each session will feature experts discussing the importance of integrating literature, history, philosophy, and the social sciences in industries such as technology, healthcare, sports, and environmentalism. This episode of Bringing the Humanities to Life […]
For the first time ever, the public is invited in! Maryland History Day has long been a place where extraordinary young scholars dig deep, ask hard questions, and bring history to life — but until now, you had to be a student, parent, teacher, or judge to witness it firsthand. That changes this year. Come […]
Bringing the Humanities to Life is a monthly virtual webinar series that explores how the humanities enrich and transform various fields. Each session will feature experts discussing the importance of integrating literature, history, philosophy, and the social sciences in industries such as technology, healthcare, sports, and environmentalism. Delve into the humanities’ influence on sports culture […]
Maryland’s first ever statewide humanities conference is happening this summer. “Centering Community Voices: Exploring Stories That Shaped Us” is a gathering for anyone who believes that stories matter, that history is alive, and that communities deserve to be heard. Save the date, and watch for registration details coming soon.
The energy doesn’t stop after the conference! Join us for our first ever Annual Meeting on July 9th, and help make it something worth showing up for. We’re asking our community to weigh in on the themes and topics that matter most, so this meeting reflects you. Share your input in the survey below, and […]
Bringing the Humanities to Life is a monthly virtual webinar series that explores how the humanities enrich and transform various fields. Each session will feature experts discussing the importance of integrating literature, history, philosophy, and the social sciences in industries such as technology, healthcare, sports, and environmentalism. Investigate the intersection of the humanities and finance. […]
Bringing the Humanities to Life is a monthly virtual webinar series that explores how the humanities enrich and transform various fields. Each session will feature experts discussing the importance of integrating literature, history, philosophy, and the social sciences in industries such as technology, healthcare, sports, and environmentalism. Examine the profound impact of technology on human […]