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.
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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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Another follow-up to our How to be an Effective Ally Series
As another follow-up to our recent pilot How to be an Effective Ally workshop series and in recognition of National Pride Month, we thought it would be good to continue the conversation online for...
Posted: June 3, 2016, 4:53 PM
Press Release from Equality Maryland and FreeState Legal
Howard-Columbia Listening Session Postponed, Rescheduled! Due to the inclement weather, last night's community listening session, hosted in partnership with PFLAG Columbia-Howard has been...
Posted: February 8, 2016, 4:21 PM
Delegate Mary Washington speaks on LGBTQ Youth Homelessness
What You Need to Know About Delegate Mary Washington & LGBTQ Youth Homelessness Get ready for Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 with our “What You Need to Know” series. Delegate...
Posted: October 16, 2015, 11:42 AM
Apply by April 17th for Best Consideration
Starting grad school at UMBC next year? Enjoying your time as a student leader? Looking for ways to explore your passion for multicultural, diversity and social justice work? ...
Posted: April 8, 2015, 5:47 PM
Gender identity in the news: Portrayals of Chelsea Manning
By: Kevin Gosztola – Thursday August 22, 2013 9:45 pm "The soldier who was sentenced to thirty-five years in prison for releasing United States government information that was published by...
Posted: August 23, 2013, 12:03 PM