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.
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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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New Prayer Spaces
Prayer, Meditation and Reflection at UMBC In August 2021, the Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being opened its doors as the newest identity-based space at UMBC. The Gathering Space is a...
Posted: February 24, 2022, 12:28 PM
We recently learned about disconcerting content shared by members of the UMBC community that uses difference to invalidate the life and experiences of LGBTQ+ and Muslim people. We know that our...
Posted: December 10, 2020, 3:19 PM
A new reporting structure for our team begins on July 1st!
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Campus Life’s student diversity and inclusion unit (DE&I), including the Mosaic, Pride, and Interfaith Centers, will be realigned to create...
Posted: July 1, 2020, 3:59 PM
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
Friday, Feb. 7th at 5pm through Monday, Feb. 10th at 9am
The PRIDE Center will close on Friday - Feb. 7th at 5pm and will reopen on Monday - Feb. 10th at 9am. The Center will be painted over the weekend. If you have any questions, please feel free...
Posted: February 5, 2020, 4:01 PM
