March 2024 Newsletter

UMB Global News

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Students: Apply to Join Global Health Retreat Focused on Decolonizing Global Health Perspectives

Students, apply to join us for an immersive, interprofessional retreat May 24-26, where UMB students will engage with global health leaders to promote equitable, community-based interventions and cultivate a decolonized perspective.

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Alicia & Yaya Initiative in Global Aging Research Launches Grant Funding

The Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Global Aging Research (AYY), a unique collaboration between the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and the University of Costa Rica (UCR), has launched two grant programs: the Development Grant and the Seed Grant.

UMB Global Events

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Students: Interested in Fulbright? Learn More at Upcoming Webinar

Are you interested in a Fulbright? The Center for Global Engagement is here to help you as a part of a new Fulbright Initiative.

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The Table Dialogue: The Significance of Ramadan

In collaboration with the Muslim Students and Scholars Association, join The Table Dialogue for a discussion of the significance of Ramadan and how to best support Muslim students, staff, and faculty. Hosted by the Intercultural Center.

Focus on Fulbright Initiative

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Fulbright Seeking Motivated Students, Scholar Hosts

Are you interested in a Fulbright? CGE is here to help you as a part of a new Fulbright Initiative. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition opens April 2 and closes Sept. 15. For more information, complete this brief form.

CGE News

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J-1 Scholar Orientation

Join the Office of International Services to review the rules for maintaining J-1 Scholar status, as well as other topics about getting to know the UMB campus.

Funding Opportunities

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Mosaic's Carman International Fellowship: Tanzania

The Carman International Fellowship has opened applications for its 13-month fellowship to work with Mosaic International, a healthcare organization serving people with diverse needs, and Building a Caring Community in Tanzania.