Some shout-outs for our progress to date · As the Sites Project Team prepares to begin working with Phase 2 websites, we wanted to pause for a moment to recognize and celebrate some folks from Phase 1 who have been independent or early adopters of digital accessibility, great partners in the remediation process, who have wrapped their remediations, and a few other shout-outs! We have a few Sites left in Phase 1 to begin, but a huge THANK...
There are no issues with your student ID! · Hello UMBC Community! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking an active phishing campaign that has impacted our campus community. This particular phishing campaign is targeting users with a phishing link that leads to a webpage resembling the log in page for myUMBC. Compromised users have been notified and their account...
Black Women, Jane Crow, and the modern American legal system · Elle Enomanna is a Political Science major with a minor in History, and a member of the Honors College. Title: The Erasure of Jane Crow from the Modern Legal System Mentor: Dr. Michelle Scott Come see Elle's oral presentation at URCAD on April 22: 1:35-1:50pm in RAC 106. Abstract: Black feminist studies scholars and journalists are calling the 2020s the new Era of Jane Crow (the double jeopardy...
Jazzy scat at the RAC! · 1:00-1:30pm, RAC Stage After the Keynote speaker (12-1pm), stick around to hear members of the UMBC Jazz Ensemble performing original student jazz compositions. Tal Pluznik (drums), Adrian Mickens (trumpet), Leo Hickman (mandolin), Jack McGrath (bass), Noah Vernon (piano), Wyatt Betz (reeds) Director: Matt Belzer URCAD is Wednesday, April 22: URCAD.umbc.edu
How do students navigate higher ed's "hidden architecture" · How does the structure of a degree program — the "hidden architecture" of prerequisites and credit loads — impact a student's ability to succeed? In this session, Carlos Jensen, Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, will share how UMBC is assessing its expansion of Curricular Analytics to visualize and streamline the journey to a degree. By quantifying...
Dear UMBC Community, Last week, I had the opportunity to spend time with the Graduate Student Association Executive Council and senators. I left the conversation energized and encouraged. What struck me was the breadth of who was in the room—graduate students from every college and numerous disciplines, all engaged in a wide range of scholarly creative work. Despite their different fields,...
The purpose of the Traveler + Arranger Training is to give travelers a complete understanding of how to use SAP Concur to plan and book travel, obtain required approvals, travel in compliance with UMBC policies, submit expenses, and receive reimbursement for university business trips. The first portion of the session focuses on this full end‑to‑end process from the traveler's perspective. In the...
Dear UMBC Community, Our commitment to serving our communities—and, specifically, to supporting the students of Baltimore City—took a beautiful step forward this month with the official opening of the Baltimore Ravens College Track Center. I was thrilled to attend and celebrate the new center and the brand-new cohort of nearly 70 talented high school students from Baltimore City, along with...
Meet Jasmine A. Lee · Inside DOIE is a monthly series that introduces the faces in the Division of Institutional Equity. This project is an opportunity for our campus community to get to know the team. Role within the Division: Associate Vice President, Community & Culture; Co-Director Center for Social Justice Dialogue How long have you been at UMBC?: Since 2019, 2024 How would you describe your role within the...
If you can click it, you can fix it · Learn how Ally, a powerful tool in Blackboard, instantly scans course content and offers feedback to guide fixing accessibility issues (e.g., missing alt text, poor heading structure, or low contract) in real-time within your course. We will highlight Ally's remediation guidance and file remediation tools, demonstrating how to turn inaccessible files into inclusive learning resources. Build...
A public conversation about resiliency in difficult times · CRSP welcomes Rabbi Lauren Tuchman, the first blind Rabbi ordained in the United States, to campus to share about her experiences and help our campus community think about resiliency in difficult times. Join Rabbi Lauren for a lunch and learn to dive into your own cultural and religious resources and come to the public conversation to hear more about her story. This posting is for the Public...
Recognized for his robotics research and NBSE service · UMBC mechanical engineering senior and Meyerhoff Scholar Caly Ferguson was selected for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) "25 Under 25" award in March 2026 based on his research and service. The award specifically recognizes young professionals and students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and community advancement. Since his freshman year, Ferguson has been...
Together in awareness, care, and respect. · Every month, we raise awareness of disabilities, chronic illnesses, rare conditions, and health-related challenges that affect individuals. March is also Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and impact of women throughout history—including women with disabilities who have shaped advocacy, policy, education, and culture. Women with disabilities have always been...
Semester start, fall recess, and Welcome Weekend activities · Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Academic Affairs team in the Provost Office, I am writing to share updates and reminders related to the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. Key Academic Calendar Adjustments The following changes to the academic calendar were discussed and approved by the Faculty Senate. They are designed to better support our community's well-being while maintaining...
For FY 2027 (Academic Year 2026-2027) · NOTE: Applications and proposals for these USM opportunities must be routed for approval by the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) in the Kuali System prior to submission to USM. Applicants must be PI Eligible active* at the time of routing. Plan 4-5 business days for routing. Contact CARAT (carat@umbc.edu) for PI Eligibility, proposal, and routing assistance. Faculty who may apply for PI...
Has anyone out there received packages to Ronald Harvilicz that were simply marked as 'delivered to reception'? Details on each order attached.
Celebrate Library Week with campus and state colleagues · Join us on Tuesday April 21 & Thursday April 23 for UMBC BookFest '26, a celebration of writers, readers, makers and advocates. All events are free! Full information is available on the event website, or through the myUMBC event posts linked below. Hope to see you there! >>> BookMarkIt on the Library Plaza, Tuesday April 21, 11am-1pm >>> One Maryland, One Book event, Tuesday April 21, 5-6:30pm,...
Be part of the change you want to see on campus · Dear colleagues, We are excited to invite you to partner with the Division of Institutional Equity in an ongoing, community-wide effort to foster a more loving, inclusive, and just campus: Culture Builders @ UMBC. Culture building is the intentional practice of shaping the values, relationships, and everyday practices that define how we live, learn, and lead together. In a time marked by...
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Li Yan, who died on March 16, 2026. Dr. Yan joined the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering in 1990 and devoted more than three decades to UMBC. Over the course of his distinguished career, he rose from an Assistant Professor to Full Professor, helping to shape the department and its academic programs. A respected...
UMBC staff, students, and alumni shared their expertise and contributed to national conversations on civic learning at several conferences in March. American Association for State Colleges and Universities’ American Democracy Project Summit (Chicago, March 15-16) Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff Dr. David Hoffman, director; Tess McRae ‘22, assistant director for connective learning; Ann...
