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...
Black Women, Jane Crow, and the modern American legal system · Elle Enomanna is a History major 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 of racism and sexism),as Black...
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...
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...
Airplane prototypes, handmade stuffed animals and more! · URCAD is Wednesday, April 22 in the RAC!Come see these special exhibitions including theatrical costumes, airplane prototypes, and handmade stuffed animals. Special Exhibits (RAC Upper Track- 1st Floor) https://urcad.umbc.edu/agenda/special-exhibits/ 2:00-2:30 Michael Duffy and Christian Price-Burnett, "Voyages: Chapter Seven"- Costumes and puppets from the water dance ensemble at the National...
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...
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...
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...
Beading Class taught by Baltimore Artist · Join Us as we learn the traditional skill of Indigenous Beading ! This session will be taught by a local Beading Artist... Many forms of bead work have been used for thousands of years around the world. Bead work in the context of the Americas have a very long history that isn't known by the masses. To learn more, check out these resources! Cultural Significance of Beads We look forward to you...
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...
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...
INDS Spring 2026 Graduate Highlight Series · Debbie- B.A. INDS Why did you choose INDS? My interests have often been varied, my passions often fickle. An INDS major allowed me to explore many of the rabbit holes in which I'd found myself over the years. List any UMBC faculty or staff you would like to highlight: Professor Eric Brown-for imparting the importance of sharing my voice Dr. Jose Arenas Gomez-for helping me find more of me What...
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...
Nominate yourself or a colleague today! · Exempt Staff Senate (ESS) and the Council of University System Staff (CUSS) are now accepting nominations for the upcoming 2026-2027 term! You can nominate yourself, or nominate a colleague. Check out these slides for more information and watch the recording from an info session. Nominations are due by tomorrow, March 31! The nomination process is easy - just fill out this quick google form...
Has anyone out there received packages to Ronald Harvilicz that were simply marked as 'delivered to reception'? Details on each order attached.
Anupam Joshi, UMBC's vice provost and chief AI officer, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world's largest general scientific societies and the publisher of the Science family of journals. Joshi was one of 22 scientists, engineers, and innovators in the Information, Computing and Communication field who were selected as 2025 fellows...
And launch into an intentional career strategy. · Welcome to Career Month, designed to help students from first-year to PhDs "Explore what's possible and create what's next." Join us each week for events such as industry-focused mini-fairs with employers/alumni, workshops, and employer site visits. The transition from student to professional doesn’t happen overnight — it happens through a series of intentional conversations. Whether you are a...
Don't fall for this new scam · Dear UMBC Community, It has come to our attention that a new wave of a popular scam has emerged. Scammers are impersonating faculty or someone with a high degree of trust among the community. In some cases, this may appear to come from a UMBC account. The scam usually begins with a story of someone with a few high-value items going through a rough patch of life. The story claims that the person...
Join us for an awesome lineup of events starting 4/20! · Celebrate Earth Day all week with the Office of Sustainability and the Eco-Ambassadors! All students, staff and faculty are welcome to join the celebrations. Starting Monday 4/20 through 4/27, the campus community can participate in the returning Bring Your Own Mug Week by bringing a reusable mug to any of our campus coffee shops for a discounted drink (PS - this discount is available all year...
