UMBC-Shady Grove

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, remember that taking care of yourself is part of professional growth, too. Give yourself permission to pause, recharge, and make space for what you need. 💚

10/09/2026

10/05/2026

Want an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the tech shaping the future of bioscience? 🔬🧬

Join us at UMBC-Shady Grove in our BSE facility and get up close with our advanced lab instrumentation, and connect with faculty, staff, and current students during a guided lab tour. See firsthand how our hands-on programs prepare you for high-demand careers across healthcare, biosciences, and engineering.

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/fa26-tlst

10/01/2026

With regional demand for trained social workers at an all-time high across the Baltimore–D.C. metro area, now is the time to turn your passion into a rewarding career. Join Dr. Katie Morris, LCSW-C, and current students – in person or online – to learn about our high-impact field placements, practical curriculum, and tips for balancing work and school. Reserve your spot today!

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/fa26-sowk

09/30/2026

Join us for this free online workshop introducing the shift from static prompts to dynamic, decision-making AI agents. We will cover key concepts behind agentic AI, including reasoning-action loops, and implement them using Python and ReACT. Through concrete examples, you will see how to build systems that can think, act, and adapt.

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/data-fa26

09/29/2026

With 50% of tech roles and one-third of entry level jobs requiring AI skills, practical exposure is key and experience is essential. Join us for a virtual panel as UMBC CS alumni and industry leaders share how classroom learning can help drive your career success.

KEY TOPICS:
✅ AI in the Workplace: How artificial intelligence is reshaping industry workflows, software development, and workforce needs.

✅ Classroom to Career: Direct insights on translating academic projects, theory, and skills into high-impact technical roles.

✅ Industry Perspectives: Real-world advice from alumni and industry professionals on navigating tech career pathways.

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/cs-fa26

09/24/2026

Whether you want to work in public policy, enter government service, prepare for law school, or drive community change, UMBC-Shady Grove's Political Science program equips you with the tools to make an impact.

Join us online for an interactive panel featuring current students, alumni, and Program Director Dr. Sunil Dasgupta. Panelists will share insights on career pathways, program requirements, academic outcomes, and how impactful earning a UMBC degree can be.

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/poli-fa26

09/23/2026

Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a UMBC-Shady Grove student? Experience a live college lecture firsthand through our Retriever Class Pass!

From September 30 through November 12, prospective undergraduate students can sit in on actual classes in History, Political Science, Psychology, and Social Work, hear directly from expert faculty, and get a feel for our campus community.

Browse the class schedule and reserve your spot today: bit.ly/umbcpass

09/22/2026

Network and socialize with fellow biopharma, academic, and government professionals at the Maryland Bionetworking Summit, highlighting our area’s unique life science ecosystem.

This in-person evening event will consist of a networking social with refreshments, followed by a talk led by our keynote speaker Dr. Ruth Cheng, President and CEO of American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) – a nonprofit, global biological resource center.

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/bionet26

09/17/2026

What if you could ask a successful UMBC Cybersecurity graduate exactly how they leveraged their master's degree to break into the industry?

Join us for a virtual information session co-hosted by program director Dr. Ben Shariati and a program alumnus to discover how UMBC’s Master of Science (M.S.) degree can accelerate your career. This is your opportunity to learn how our program equips you with the skills that high-paying employers demand.

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/umbc-cyber