Microsoft Word is one of the most common tools used for creating flyers, handouts, syllabi, readings, and assignments. It’s also one of the most common sources of accessibility problems in Blackboard courses or websites. The good news: Word has built-in tools that can make it easy to create documents that work for every faculty, staff, and student; including those who rely on screen readers or...
Contractors working with UMBC Facilities Management will utilize a helicopter to remove existing, and install new mechanical equipment, on the roof of the Biological Sciences building. The helicopter lift will occur on Saturday, July 11, 2026, between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. If weather conditions prevent the lift from taking place on July 11, the operation will be rescheduled for Sunday, July...
Dear colleagues, I am writing to inform you that Dana Burr Bradley has stepped down from her position as dean of the Erickson School of Aging Studies effective July 1. Nancy Kusmaul will assume interim leadership of the Erickson School of Aging. I am grateful to Nancy for her willingness to serve in this important role and provide continuity during the transition. Dana will be taking a one-year...
Are you looking to shape your career towards future leadership opportunities at a leading institution like UMBC? Following its successful inaugural launch last year, the Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management department is pleased to offer ASPIRE once again! Starting September 2026, ASPIRE is a semester-long program created to provide individuals who are not currently supervising staff...
Dr. Karen Chen, Associate Professor in UMBC’s Department of Information Systems, was appointed as a Senior Fellow for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) by the University System of Maryland Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation for the 2026-2027 academic year. The fellowship bridges the gap between classroom practice and systematic inquiry. Dr. Chen will lead the 2026-2027 SoTL Fellows...
Welcome to July's edition of USM Accessibility in Action! This month, we're celebrating USM excellence and helping you strengthen one of the most fundamental accessibility skills: writing meaningful alt text. Celebrating USM Excellence: Two Blackboard Catalyst Awards We're excited to celebrate two University System of Maryland institutions recognized with 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Awards for their...
The Reach Together Tutoring Program is officially hiring Math Coaches for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year! We are searching for motivated, dynamic UMBC community members who want to make a tangible difference in the lives of local elementary and middle school students. If you have a desire to mentor, serve, and help students succeed, we want you on our team. Position Overview UMBC Math Coaches...
Public Policy Ph.D. student Demetrie Garner recently shared his story with UMBC's Catalina Sofia Dansberger Duque. Read more about how overcoming substance abuse led him to his public health policy path and work helping others.
When Demetrie Garner moved from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to Baltimore, he found a wealth of opportunities in Baltimore, a strong spiritual practice, and a supportive network of friends and family. They became necessary anchors for recovering from opioid dependency and managing the workload of a full-time job while earning a bachelor’s, a master’s, and now a doctorate in public health from UMBC....
UMBC’s Career Center featured Cybersecurity MS student Sayee Bandishte as its "Intern of the Week". Working as a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst Intern with UMBC DoIT, she supported the Maryland Public Service Commission by evaluating cybersecurity risks and controls for critical energy infrastructure using NIST frameworks. Read the post on her background and internship here, and...
Summer Walking and Movement Series The Division of Institutional Equity, in partnership with the RAC, Retriever Integrated Health/Counseling, and Health Promotion, invites you to join us for Summer Walking and Movement, a weekly wellness series designed to encourage movement, connection, and community care throughout the summer. The series will begin on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. and continue...
The Academic Success Center's library location will be closed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, due to the library's closure. All Academic Skills meetings, tutoring sessions, and Writing Center appointments will be held online. We will also be available by phone and email from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our Academic Success Center library location will reopen at 9:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026. For...
Dear Colleagues, You are cordially invited to attend and participate in the 10th annual Provost's Teaching and Learning Symposium at UMBC, which will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the University Center. This Symposium will bring together UMBC faculty and staff to discuss transformative learning experiences. Call for Poster/Demo Proposals We...
The Academic Success Center is pleased to offer the following Academic Support Services during Summer Session II in collaboration with the Division of Professional Studies in the following areas: Summer Session II (July 6th – August 13th) Academic Skills Meetings will be available for all undergraduate students by appointment. Students will have the option of reserving in-person or online...
Name: Sayee Bandishte Pronouns: She/her Semester of Internship: Fall 2025 Major: Masters in Cybersecurity Current Class Level: Master's Student This semester I completed a(n)...: Co-op Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): UMBC DoIT - Maryland Public Service Commission Location of the Organization (City, State): Baltimore, MD Title of position: GRC Analyst Tell us about...
Effective today, July 1, 2026, the University System of Maryland (USM) has officially launched its new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. Please visit our website for additional information on this program: https://hr.umbc.edu/pfml/ Updates to ETS: Optional Code Field Removed: The "Optional Code" field has been removed. Any comments you previously entered there should now be placed in...
The UMBC Human Research Protections and Integrity office is in the process of updating our IRB application in the coming year. For us to accomplish this, all protocols that were grandfathered into Kuali in 2020 will require conversion from the legacy format to a full protocol. This will make amendments for you more seamless moving forward. The legacy conversion process is straightforward. It will...
OSP In Person Training Series How to Read a Funding Announcment Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 1 - 2 PM Hybrid · Engineering : 102 The Office of Sponsored Programs Training Team is continuing our in person training series! We would like to invite you to join us for an in person training session focused on a specific topic of interest. This invitation is for you if you are a faculty, staff, or...
Summer Walking and Movement Series The Division of Institutional Equity, in partnership with the RAC, Retriever Integrated Health/Counseling, and Health Promotion, invites you to join us for Summer Walking and Movement, a weekly wellness series designed to encourage movement, connection, and community care throughout the summer. The series will begin on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. and continue...
This month's Ultra update provides a new report that gives instructors class-wide rubric data at a glance, and a dedicated field that separates discussion context from prompt. Paired with clearer time guidelines for students working in AI Conversations, this update gives instructors sharper data and more control over how students engage with course activities. Rubric Evaluation Report gives...
