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Re-Envisioning UMBC's General Education Program

Come Learn About Re-Envisioning General Education at UMBC

Town Hall for Faculty, Students, and Staff · The UMBC community (students, staff, and faculty) is invited to attend an in-person town hall to learn about UMBC’s effort to re-envision its general education program. Please sign up to attend! We will present Provost van Dulmen’s charge, provide an overview of the 2026 Provost Teaching and Learning Symposium outcomes, and learn from a faculty colleague who taught in a university outside the...

Re-Envisioning UMBC's General Education Program

Come Learn About Re-Envisioning General Education at UMBC

Town Hall for Faculty, Students, and Staff · The UMBC community (students, staff, and faculty) is invited to attend an in-person town hall to learn about UMBC’s effort to re-envision its general education program. We will present Provost van Dulmen’s charge, provide an overview of the 2026 Provost Teaching and Learning Symposium outcomes, and learn from a faculty colleague who taught in a university outside the United States about the value...

International Education Week

International Education Week Cultural Showcase

Come learn about new cultures and try international snacks! · UMBC is a global campus filled with students who represent a broad array of cultures, nationalities, and backgrounds. The Cultural Showcase is an International Education Week event hosted by the Center for Global Engagement and will welcome students to share a poster, game, activity, snack, and more to share their unique culture and background. We invite you to visit the Cultural Showcase between...

Training

Center for Global Engagement - Visa Training Series

New dates for AY 26-27 announced! · From the Office of International Students and Scholars Overview: The training series will cover topics related to the F-1, J-1, and H-1B visa categories, ensuring that you are well-equipped to support UMBC's international community. The session will provide practical insights, address common challenges, and foster a deeper understanding of immigration visa categories in higher education....

Division of Institutional Equity

Inside DOIE

Role within the Division: Co-Director, Center for Social Justice Dialogue How long have you been at UMBC? 10 years at UMBC, in DOIE 2 years How would you describe your role within the Division of Institutional Equity? I think my role (and really the role of the whole CSDJ team) is about equipping members of our campus community with the tools to engage deeply across differences of identity,...

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Figuring out the member situation

If you have been to an event (practice or battle) in the last 12 months and have signed a waiver this academic year but haven't had your status updated to member, comment below, and we will find the waiver you signed and update your status. Only members are allowed to vote on the constitution amendments by the university's rules. For future reference, we'll keep this open.

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Instructional Technology

Save the Date: National Distance Learning Week Lunchtime Series

Online learning has become an established part of higher education, but its continued growth raises questions that extend well beyond enrollment. Students need flexible, high-quality learning experiences; faculty need support for effective and sustainable teaching; and institutions need strategies for quality, accessibility, emerging technologies, and student success. Recent findings from the...

Office of the Provost

Come Learn About Re-Envisioning General Education at UMBC

As we continue our process for "Re-Envisioning UMBC's General Education Program", please consider joining one of the town halls later this month: Wednesday, October 28th at 12 PM in PAHB 132 Wednesday, October 28th at 4:30 PM in the Library Gallery You can follow the "Re-Envisioning UMBC's General Education Program" myUMBC group for additional updates along with details about the town halls....

Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR)

UMBC Employee Annual Title IX Training Requirement

Pursuant to UMBC's Interim Policy on Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct, all faculty (including adjunct faculty), staff (regular and contingent), and student-employees (including teaching assistants and graduate assistants) are required to complete Title IX training each year. As such, employees must either complete their assigned asynchronous modules or attend a live...

Division of Information Technology (DoIT)

Service Disruption: Webex Phone System

Update as of October 8, 2026, at 4:40 pm Service Disruption: Resolved The Webex Phone Service, previously reported as down, has been restored. We apologize for this disruption. Clients must exit the Webex application and, once relaunched, confirm that phone services show as connected. For additional details, please consult our Phone Service Disconnected FAQ. Help: If you have any questions or...

Campus Information Center (CIC)

New Accessible Picnic Tables on the Terrace 

We’re excited to announce the addition of two wheelchair-accessible picnic tables on The Commons Terrace. The tables are located closest to Lecture Hall 1 and are available for use immediately. Purchased and maintained by the Division of Student Affairs and The Commons Operations Department, these tables are one more way we’re advancing Inclusive Excellence and creating spaces where everyone can...

Exempt Staff Senate

[Repost] Get Ready for Homecoming: October 26 – 31!

Homecoming is getting a new energy at UMBC this year! From Monday, October 26 through Saturday, October 31, we’re creating a week centered on students, Retriever spirit, traditions, and opportunities to come together as a community. The week kicks off Monday with Homecoming Hype, where students can enjoy music, have a chance to grab a tshirt, and celebrate with fellow Retrievers. On Tuesday,...

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

UMBC Ph.D. Student Receives Best Poster Presentation Award at Annual Semiconductor Research Corporation Meeting

UMBC Ph.D. student Hossein Pourmehrani received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the annual Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) meeting, selected as one of only four awardees from more than 50 SRC projects. The award recognized his research and presentation on “Cross-Layer Strategies for Secure and Efficient CiM-Based AI Accelerators,” an SRC project supported by AMD, IBM Research, and...

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Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery

Library Hours October 10-13

The Library will be open our normal hours this weekend and over fall recess: Saturday, October 10: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, October 11: Noon - 10 p.m. Monday, October 12: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 13: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Research Help is available at the desk and via chat from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.

College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS)

Two UMBC Physics Faculty Elected 2026 American Physical Society Fellows

Matthew Pelton, professor and chair of physics, and Sebastian Deffner, professor of physics, have been elected 2026 Fellows of the American Physical Society—Pelton in the Division of Laser Science and Deffner in the Division of Statistical and Nonlinear Physics. Only about 0.5 percent of non-student APS members receive this honor each year for pioneering contributions to physics. Above: Matthew...

UMBC Graduate Student Association

Homecoming Concert ft Chance the Rapper

seb is excited to present our Homecoming artist Chance the Rapper! Tickets are open now with the discount lasting until October 15th @ 12 pm! Use the unlock code "Homecoming 2026" to get an exclusive UMBC student discount. Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2026 Time: doors open at 8, show starts at 9 Location: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Secure your tickets now before seats sell out! You...

Digital Credential Innovation

20 New Microcredentials: Countless Ways to Learn, Grow & Connect.

The Microcredential Review Board (MRB) has approved 20 new microcredentials! These new offerings recognize learning and experiences across the classroom, professional development, leadership, research, and community engagement. Here's a look at what's new: 🎓 In the Classroom Applied Russian (Modern Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication) — Advanced Russian students put their...

Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research II

GESTAR II Scientists Study Forest Diversity in Maryland and Puerto Rico

GESTAR II researchers from NASA Goddard’s Biospheric Sciences Lab have covered quite a bit of ground these past few months, conducting fieldwork and lab work and collaborating with the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) teams and related instruments, in both Edgewater, Maryland and Guánica, Puerto Rico. For one week in early August, several scientists, including Petya Campbell...

Announcements - All Students

Make Your Plan to Vote in the 2026 General Election

Dear UMBC Community, UMBC has a strong tradition of civic engagement and participation in local, state, and national elections. On November 3, 2026, voters across the country will elect representatives to Congress and choose state and local officials. Marylanders will elect a governor, state legislators, and other public officials whose decisions will affect our lives and communities. There are...

Discussion Groups

Federal Order Updates

Find information and resources related to 2025 federal orders and actions here.
Register to Vote

Register to Vote

Please take a few minutes to register to vote, or to update your registration using Maryland's online voter registration system.