UMBC is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, and we value the richness that such diversity brings to our campus community. At UMBC, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging (i3b for short) creates opportunities for students to build their awareness of self and knowledge of diverse people, cultures, and belief systems. In our work, i3b aims to equip students, staff, and faculty with the awareness, knowledge, skills, and actions to co-create a more inclusive and social justice-oriented campus community. Through facilitated discussions, classes, informal gatherings, educational engagements, presentations, and campus-wide events, individual students, student organizations, as well as faculty and staff learn the skills to create inclusive, just, and mutually respectful communities at UMBC and beyond.
Our Centers:
The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being
The Gathering Space serves as a spiritually-centered space where UMBC community members can gather at the intersection of religion, faith, spirituality, and other lived experiences.
Learn more about The Gathering Space
The Mosaic
The Mosaic strives to provide diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning opportunities that center and celebrate racial, ethnic, and national identities.
Learn more about The Mosaic
The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity
The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity is a communal space that envisions, nurtures, and advocates for a flourishing, healthy, and inclusive LGBTQIA2+ community.
Learn more about The Pride Center
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COVID-19 and Spring Break adjusted hours of operation
Dear Campus Life’s Diversity and Inclusion Community Members, Given the current and anticipated class cancellation and modifications to campus operations as a result of UMBC's spring break week...
Posted: March 12, 2020, 10:18 AM
A Message from the UMBC Associate VP of Human Resources
Dear Members of the UMBC Community, I am writing to let our community know that campus leaders are aware of the recent order from the U.S. Attorney General requiring the U.S. Department of...
Posted: October 6, 2017, 4:44 PM
Hello UMBC Community Members and Cultural/Religious Org Leaders, Our deepest condolences go out to those affected by the Las Vegas shooting, hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters...
Posted: October 5, 2017, 1:51 PM
From UMBC's Administration & Leadership Team
Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We are deeply saddened by the senseless and horrific mass shooting that took so many innocent lives last night in Las Vegas. The UMBC community offers our...
Posted: October 3, 2017, 11:46 AM
Main construction on entrance ramp has been completed.
Student Life's Interfaith Center (IFC) will reopen on Tues, Sept 5th. . Please note that all UMBC offices, departments and centers (including the IFC) are closed through Monday, Sept. 4...
Posted: September 2, 2017, 5:03 PM
