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The UMBC McNair Scholars Program provides selected students with experiences that prepare them for doctoral studies within their chosen fields.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Ronald E.McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement (McNair Scholars) Program provides experiences that prepare students for graduate education in all disciplines. The program involves students in research, mentoring, and other scholarly activities. McNair participants are from diverse backgrounds and have demonstrated strong academic potential. Annually, McNair Scholars are selected from among eligible UMBC students to participate in a variety of activities designed to prepare them to progress to earn doctoral degrees. Eligible participants are low-income, first-generation college students, or are members of groups underrepresented in graduate education. The McNair Scholars Program at UMBC is one of many federally funder programs across the United States and Puerto Rico. The goal of the program is to increase the attainment of doctoral degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society.

10/06/2026

🎓✨ OCTOBER RGPN MONTHLY MEETING! ✨🎓

It’s time to check in! 💙 Join RGPN McNair and Retriever Essentials for a virtual monthly meeting to connect with fellow members, catch up, and check in on your graduate school journey and learning about what UMBC Retriver Essentials does on campus! 📚🤝

📅 Wednesday, October 7th
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual

💬 Connect with fellow members
🎓 Check in on your grad school journey
📢 Get program updates and learn about UMBC Retiriver Essentials
🤝 Stay connected with the McNair community

📲 SCAN THE QR CODE TO SIGN UP!

09/30/2026

🎓✨ OCTOBER SATURDAY ACADEMY! ✨🎓
Join RGPN McNair on Saturday, October 3rd for a full day of connection, research, and learning! 📚💙

📖 Evaluating Peer-Reviewed Sources
🕐 1–2 PM | Sondheim Hall 101 + Virtual
Featuring Erika Bucciantini, UMBC
📊 Evaluating Datasets for Academic Research
🕝 2:30–4 PM | Sondheim Hall 101 + Virtual
Featuring Dr. Michael Rosenblum, Johns Hopkins University
📲 SCAN THE QR CODE TO SIGN UP!
Make sure to indicate whether you’ll be attending in person or virtually! 🎓✨

09/23/2026

🎓✨ CURIOUS RETRIEVERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ✨🎓

Thinking about graduate school? 👀 Join us for the VIRTUAL RGPN McNair Open House to learn more about the program, meet the RGPN McNair community, and discover how RGPN McNair can support you on your graduate school journey! 📚💙

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual

📲 SCAN THE QR CODE TO REGISTER!
Come see what RGPN McNair is all about and learn how you can get aboard your graduate school journey! 🚀🎓

09/22/2026

⏰📚 TIME TO GET ORGANIZED, SCHOLARS! 📚⏰
Feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day? 👀 Join RGPN McNair x SSS x ASC for a Time Management Session and learn practical strategies to stay on top of your classes, responsibilities, and personal life! 💪🏾✨
📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 12–1 PM
📍 Integrated Life Sciences Building, 237
📝 Learn time management strategies from Erin Miles with the Academic Success Center and start the semester with a plan that works for YOU!
📲 Scan the QR code to sign up! Don’t miss out! 🎓✨

09/15/2026

🚨🎓 SCHOLARS AND RGPN MCNAIR COMMUNITY, IT’S ALMOST TIME! 🎓🚨
The 34th Annual UMBC McNair & Undergraduate Research National Conference is coming up, and you do NOT want to miss what’s in store! 🔬✨ From September 16–19, 2026, we’re taking over the Lord Baltimore Hotel for an exciting weekend filled with research, networking, learning, and opportunities to connect with scholars and professionals from across the country! 🌎📚
👀 Want to know what’s coming? WATCH THE FULL VIDEO.
🎥 Link in bio or below! https://umbc.app.box.com/s/2hj21ov5lsffwto4ptqlxi8oa7twid7r
Get excited, get involved, and get ready for an unforgettable conference! 🔥🎓

09/10/2026

✨ THROWBACK THURSDAY! 🎓🎮
Taking it back to two weekends ago when our scholars got together at Dave & Buster’s to connect, have some fun, and get ready for the upcoming semester! 💙
We talked about the importance of finding balance while pursuing our undergraduate goals—from managing our time and staying on top of academics to prioritizing personal health, wellness, and making time to enjoy life. 📚🧘🏾‍♀️⏰
As we step into a new semester, remember: success isn’t just about working hard—it’s also about taking care of yourself, building community, and creating a healthy balance along the way. ✨
Here’s to a productive, healthy, and successful semester! 🥂🎓

09/01/2026

September RGPN Monthly Meeting is here! 🎓✨
Ready to kick off the new semester with RGPN McNair? Join us for our September Monthly Meeting as we reconnect, welcome new members, share important semester updates, and get ready for an exciting semester ahead! 💙📚
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual
📲 Scan the QR code to sign up!
Make sure you’re logged into myUMBC before scanning.
Don’t miss out! 🎓✨

08/27/2026

🍽️✨ We’re kicking off Grad Prep Weekend the right way! Join your RGPN McNair community for a Community Dinner as we reconnect, catch up, and get ready for an amazing weekend! 💙🎓
📅 August 28
⏰ 4 PM
📍 Harbor Hall: MP

05/20/2026

As we end the semester and in case you missed it… here’s a look back at an unforgettable night ✨🎥🔥
The RGPN McNair Torch & Induction Ceremony celebrated the heart of our program — our scholars. From powerful speeches and awards to mentorship and new scholar inductions, the night was a reminder of the excellence, passion, and community that make RGPN McNair so special.
Congratulations again to all of our scholars for continuing to inspire, lead, and shine ❤️🖤💛
Tag a scholar you see in the recap! 👀Photo credit: ERIC STOCKLIN

05/19/2026

One night. So many unforgettable moments ✨🔥
From meaningful Mentor/Mentee moments to celebrating excellence within our scholar community, the RGPN McNair Torch & Induction Ceremony was filled with inspiration and achievement.
Congratulations to our GPN Retriever of the Year, Kiara James 🏆 and our Scholar of the Year, Maia Turman Cooke 🌟
Our scholars continue to raise the standard, support one another, and represent the true meaning of excellence.
Comment your favorite moment from the ceremony ⬇️Photo credit: ERIC STOCKLIN

Address

1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD
21250

Telephone

+14104553277

Website

http://mcnair.umbc.edu/

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