In 2022, when Pam Offutt ’82, computer science, visited campus 40 years after graduating, she was taken aback by two things: how much the university had changed and how much it had stayed the same. “While I can still see the bones of what we knew, it is almost unrecognizable,” says Pam, who loved seeing the new buildings and how much the campus had physically grown since she and her husband, Jay...
Grade assessments, calculate grades, manage settings · Are you wondering how the recent Blackboard Gradebook redesign changes the way you manage grading and assessment in your course? Join us for this updated, 45-minute webinar, where we will explore Blackboard brand-new Gradebook experience. Whether you are looking to learn the basics or get up to speed on the latest updates, this session will help you prepare for the upcoming semester. Topics will...
Grade assessments, calculate grades, manage settings · Are you wondering how the recent Blackboard Gradebook redesign changes the way you manage grading and assessment in your course? Join us for this updated, 45-minute webinar, where we will explore Blackboard brand-new Gradebook experience. Whether you are looking to learn the basics or get up to speed on the latest updates, this session will help you prepare for the upcoming semester. Topics will...
Slide decks get built fast. A lecture the night before, a workshop the morning of -- we’ve all done it. Accessibility is often the first thing to slip when you're racing a deadline. But a few intentional choices, made as you build rather than after the fact, can mean the difference between a deck that works for everyone in the room and one that quietly leaves some behind. Whether you're building...
UMBC's Instructional Technology team has been recognized as a winner of a 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Training & Professional Development, honoring the institution's leadership in advancing innovative, impactful, and student-centered educational experiences through technology. The Catalyst award recognizes UMBC's Course Roadmap to Equity (CoRE), a phased digital accessibility initiative...
Check out the EDHS Simulation Lab - We have an Ambulance! · Ever want to see how EMTs and Paramedics train in an ambulance? Interested in Emergencies and Disasters and how you can be a part of the solution? Now you can. Come visit the EDHS simulation laboratory (We have a working ambulance simulator!) See our brand new spaces in the renovated Sherman Hall. (They are amazing!) Interact with faculty, staff, alumni, new and returning students and learn more...
Dear Faculty and Staff, As we prepare to begin the fall semester, we invite you to join us for two important campus events that celebrate the start of a new academic year. Fall Opening MeetingTuesday, August 18 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Retriever Activities Center (RAC) Reconnect with colleagues over lunch, hear about campus initiatives for the year ahead, meet new senior university leaders, and...
If you've bumped into the word "microcredential" on campus this year, in a course, an advising conversation, a hallway conversation, a Shriver Center flyer, you've probably noticed it means something a little different depending on who's saying it. A student thinks about it as something to put on a resume. A faculty member thinks about it as an extension of the learning outcomes they already...
This is the second post in our series on the new LER briefs. Catch the intro post here if you missed it. In January, six faculty members spent two days in UMBC's first Microcredential Mapping Bootcamp, a hands-on workshop for turning existing course learning outcomes into proposal-ready microcredentials. All six left either having submitted a proposal or actively planning one. Here's some of what...
Learn about the SIE Exam and financial careers. · Interested in a Career in Finance or the Securities Industry? Join us at the FINRA Career Corner to learn about the Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®) Exam, an introductory exam for students and professionals interested in launching careers in the financial securities industry. The SIE Exam demonstrates your understanding of fundamental concepts in the securities industry and can help...
Not only is Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July each year the earlier 504 disability civil rights movements of the 1970s which is chronicled in the documentary, Crip Camp - The Capitol Crawl in March of 1990 created momentum for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act later that year. This July marks the 36th anniversary of the ADA, and many cities across the country celebrate...
Budget Templates: Thinking of preparing or revising your budget and budget justification documents for your grant proposal or award? Below is a list of helpful links to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at UMBC Budget Templates and Resources, which may be used for proposals and for post-award modifications: a) Budget Justification/Narrative (Sample):...
Dear Colleagues, We are writing to share important updates regarding the start of the 2026-2027 academic year and its impact on key university events, including Convocation and Winter Commencement. As the academic calendar shifts to a Monday start and introduces a Fall Recess, corresponding changes are necessary in how we welcome our newest Retrievers and support their transition into the UMBC...
UMBC's new MS in AI program prepares students to lead in a field reshaping education, computing, energy, data analysis, information systems, and nearly every sector of the modern economy. Designed for students seeking to go beyond a general computing degree, it offers a focused, rigorous pathway into AI research, development, and deployment, equipping graduates to drive innovation across...
Francis successfully defended on Thursday, July 16, 2026 Francis successfully defended his dissertation on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Francis's dedicated contributions have made him an important member of the iHARP and UMBC communities. This achievement is a true testament to his scholarly rigor and hard work. Congratulations, Francis, on this incredible milestone! We have been honored to witness...
Welcome to the Fall 2026 Future Faculty Series! The Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Development (GSPD) Unit of the Graduate School is offering a Future Faculty Series this summer. This four-part workshop series is designed to guide PhD students and postdocs through every stage of the academic job search. Across four sessions, participants will explore what faculty life looks like at different...
Ever want to see how EMTs and Paramedics train in an ambulance? Interested in Emergencies and Disasters and how you can be a part of the solution? Now you can. Come visit the EDHS simulation laboratory (We have a working ambulance simulator!) Interact with faculty, staff, and students. We love meeting new people! Come join us for the EDHS Open House Wednesday, August 26th 11:30am - 1:00 pm...
All interviews have been conducted; candidates who did not hear from us will be considered for other open positions. The Graduate Student Association is seeking graduate student representatives to serve on the Grants Review Panel (GRP) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The GRP is responsible for reviewing Professional Development grant and Research grant applications, helping ensure a fair,...
Name: Mustafa Ali Pronouns: He/Him Semester of Internship: Spring 2026 Major: Information Systems Current Class Level: Senior This semester I completed a(n)...: Internship Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): Baltimore County Location of the Organization (City, State): Baltimore, Maryland Title of position: Data and Technology Campaign Intern Tell us about your...
Welcome Incoming COEIT Students! COEIT Advising will be hosting the first of two online town halls for incoming students today from noon to one. You can sign up and join online here! Our second Town Hall will be Tuesday, August 11th at noon. You can see a list of Summer COEIT Connection events on the COIET Advising Website. We hope to connect with you this summer and look forwad to seeing you on...
