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Spring 2025 Courses for Critical Disability Studies Minor

This spring semester the Critical Disability Studies Minor is offering 8 different classes! 1 required/core class for the minor, 6 electives, and 1 additional course that is recommended. Check...

Posted: November 4, 2024, 12:08 PM

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program

UMBC Competition Deadline is October 16, 2024

***repost from CARAT*** Dear CAHSS faculty member, We invite you to submit a proposal to be nominated for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program competition, sponsored by Carnegie...

Posted: September 24, 2024, 10:25 AM