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...
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...
Lama Mohamed's exhibit of illustrations explores how using creative methods can inspire greater thought and wonder in younger viewers’ first exposure to elementary science. Special Exhibit, 10 – 11 a.m., RAC Upper Track, First Floor Title: Imagining Science Mentor: Chung-Wei Huang, Media and Communication Studies Abstract: Art has not been utilized nearly enough to visualize the complex...
Money $mart Week: Investing Session · Ready to make your money work for you? This beginner-friendly session introduces the fundamentals of investing and how to start building wealth early. Learn about different types of investments, how to balance risk and reward, and simple strategies to grow your money over time. Whether you’re starting with a little or just exploring your options, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to...
Money $mart Week: Stock Trading Session · Curious about investing in stocks but not sure where to start? This session breaks down the basics of stock trading in a way that’s easy to understand and approachable for beginners. Learn key concepts like how the stock market works, how to evaluate investments, and strategies to start building wealth over time. Whether you’re looking to grow your money or simply become a more informed investor,...
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...
Title: Supermassive Black Hole Growth in Local Low-Mass Mergers Katherine Carver, Ashlyn Wright Mentor: Adi Foord, Physics Come see Kat's oral presentation in RAC 050 | 11 – 11:15 a.m. Most massive galaxies host a supermassive black hole (SMBH) at their centers, whose feedback and growth impact the galaxy’s evolution. Such periods of activity, observed as active galactic nuclei (AGN), are thought...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Over this past weekend, April 4-5, 2026, one of UMBC’s services experienced a disruption, resulting in slower loading times. This affected some users' ability to log in to platforms such as Blackboard, Google Services, and myUMBC. This also caused a backlog of emails for some accounts. The issue has been resolved as of April 6, 2026. No action is needed by users at this time. Need Assistance? If...
Check Out Aissatou's Experience @ NSBE! How long have you been a member of NSBE? I've been with the UMBC chapter since I transferred in the fall of 2023. They have provided me with guidance, a mentor, opportunities to volunteer, and to be a part of a community that wants to see me succeed. What opportunities did the NSBE convention provide? I had an amazing opportunity to represent: UMBC and the...
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...
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!
We'll be selling realistic temporary tattoos and flavored lemonades on Commons Mainstreet this Thursday 4/9 from 11am-3pm!
Join the Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) for the 6th Annual Honors and Awards Ebony Sneaker Ball, a vibrant celebration inspired by the iconic fashion, music, and culture of the 1990s and 2000s. This year's event brings together students, faculty, and community members for an evening of recognition, connection, and fun. The night will feature keynote speaker Dr. Christa Porter, Vice...
Today, QSI Graduate Fellow Reece Roberston won UMBC's "3-Minute Thesis" competition for a summary of his research on the feasiblity of using quantum devices to manage urban train scheduling. The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition that challenges graduate students to explain their research to a non-specialist audience—one slides, one powerful, concise talk! Congrats...
