From UMBC News and Magazine
Building on Dolly Parton’s legacy: What early childhood research tells us about literacy
When Dolly Parton passed away, fans worldwide shared memories of her movies, albums, and TV shows, as well as her kindness and early support for the LGBTQ+ community. Amy Tondreau, associate...
Posted: October 13, 2026, 2:31 PM
Why do they hate Spanish? How Thania Muñoz D. turned a question into a career
From being told not to speak Spanish in high school to confronting the current anti-immigrant environment, associate professor Thania Muñoz D. pivots to celebrate the creativity of Latin American...
Posted: October 13, 2026, 12:56 PM
Music, murals, and manifestos: Bringing history to life in the classroom
Anyone passing by Room 208 of the Sondheim Building this spring might have thought the class was a Latin American music appreciation course. Projected on the screen was a video of the Mexican band...
Posted: July 14, 2026, 4:01 PM