Exploring equity and leadership in academic careers · Confluences in Life and Research Jeanne M. van Briesen, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, D. WRE, F. ASCE, F. EWRI, F. AEESP, F, AAAS Dean, College of Engineering and Information Technology University of Maryland, Baltimore County Leadership in academia is shaped by the people who walk with us, modeling integrity, offering guidance, and helping us see possibilities. Dr. van Briesen’s career has been marked by...
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...
Find your joy celebrating libraries and books! · The Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery, Dresher Center for the Humanities, and UMBC Department of English invite you to celebrate National Library Week and UMBC BookFest, April 19-25, 2026 Monday, April 20 12:00 - 1:00 PM: Banned Books Read-In | Library Rotunda Exercise your freedom to read! Learn more about book challenges and bans in the United States, spend some time reading books that have...
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
Name: Gunner Sudol Pronouns: Any/All Title: Coordinator for Desk Services, Residential Life Years in Student Affairs: 5 UMBC alum: I received both my undergraduate and graduate degrees at UMBC in biological sciences with a focus in neuroscience. What is something you do as part of your position that people may not be aware of?Most might be able to assume from my title that I do a lot with...
Opt-in, self-paced Bb training can lead to a microcredential · UMBC instructors are invited to "enroll" in the self-paced, online Course Roadmap to Equity (CoRE) Foundations training, which provides practical tools to achieve the ‘Strive for 85’ digital accessibility goal -- an overall Ally course score of 85% or better by the end of 2026. In March 2026, UMBC’s Digital Accessibility Steering Committee launched Strive for 85 -- an institutional goal to...
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,...
UMBC Exhibition Opening: Tuesday, April 7, 4 – 6 p.m., Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery, Rotunda *Offsite Reading at Bird in Hand, sponsored by the Ivy Bookshop: Friday, April 17, 6 – 8 p.m Bird in Hand, 11 East 33rd Street, Baltimore *This event is free, but please r.s.v.p. here. In celebration of a historic UMBC undergraduate publication and the university's Year of the Arts, the Bartleby+...
Learn React. Build Fast. Hack Smarter. · Get ready to level up your web development skills with HackUMBC and STARS at our Intro to React workshop. This session is designed to give you hands-on experience with one of the most popular front-end libraries used in industry today. Whether you are preparing for a hackathon or just getting started with React, you will learn the fundamentals needed to start building dynamic and interactive...
Upgrading for better speed and security this weekend · On Friday, April 10, 2026, we’re migrating our ticketing system to Request Tracker (RT) 6. This is a major update focused on dramatically improving system speed, tightening our security, and preparing our system for modern AI tools. Click here to learn more from our vendor. Impact & Downtime When: Friday April 10 - Sunday, April 12 Downtime: The system will be offline for maintenance starting at...
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,...
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...
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...
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.
Join us on April 9th from 5-7PM to paint posters, banners, and signs for the tribunal next Friday (4/17) at UMD. We will also be binding zines of poetry by Gazan writers in collaboration with Zines for Gaza. All materials will be provided. Stay tuned for location updates!
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...
