If you manage a myUMBC group, you've probably noticed some things look a little different lately. We've been working on a big round of improvements to the editor and groups experience, and I wanted to walk you through what changed and why. There's a lot here, so I'll try to keep it organized. A Much Better Editor The most visible change is the editor itself. We replaced the old one with a modern...
Key Takeaways from this Update Deadline Extension: The federal digital accessibility mandate is now April 26, 2027. No Slowdown: Our project timeline and phase goals remain unchanged. Phase 2 Kickoff: We begin reaching out to Phase 2 site admins next week. The "90 Score" Myth: A Silktide score of 90 is a great start, but it only covers about 40.8% of total WCAG AA barriers. The federal mandate...
We've just published a rundown of everything that's new in the myUMBC groups editor, and there's a lot. Scheduling posts, archiving content, a preview step before you publish, a better editor, and more. It's worth a read: myUMBC Groups: We Heard You and We've Been Busy As always, if you run into anything or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
UMBC is transitioning its digital credentialing platform from Parchment Digital Badges (formerly Canvas Credentials/Badgr) to Accredible. This move supports continued growth in microcredentials while expanding how learners can access, share, and build on their achievements over time. While the platform is changing, the impact for most users should be minimal. Existing badges remain valid, and the...
Hello everyone, I hope you've are enjoying the Spring/Fall/Winter weather this month. Has anyone seen two packages addressed to Pavan Pancholi in the Dean of Student Office? Amazon says they were delivered April 8th and 9th, however, nothing has shown up. Thank you for any information you can provide!
Dear UMBC Community, In just a few short weeks, we will come together to celebrate the achievements of our graduates. Each year, we invite Commencement speakers who reflect the values of our institution and the possibilities before our students. I am excited to introduce the voices who will help mark this important moment. Please watch this video to learn more about our 2026 Commencement...
The Lipitz Lecture with Dr. Erle Ellis · The Lipitz Lecture Erle Ellis, PhD. Professor, Department of Geography & Environmental Systems, UMBC The endless drumbeat of planetary doom isn’t working – it’s even getting in the way. We can indeed make a better future for all life on this planet, but only by more effectively engaging our growing capabilities to shape and sustain nature for the better, from nature kinship to environmental...
Hey Retrievers! Over the past couple months, Linux Users Group's system administration team has been working diligently setting up a public repository mirror service. We aim to provide open, reliable, high speed access to a variety of popular Linux distributions for the Linux and open-source community. The mirror server is now entering production, and is open to the general public for use. We...
Dear UMBC Community, It is hard to believe that we are more than halfway through April and a little more than a month away from spring Commencement! I know that everyone has been hard at work inside and outside the classroom, on campus and off, and I see in so many ways the fruits of your labor. One recent example was the outstanding news that four UMBC students have been named Barry Goldwater...
Read the UMBC News story here: https://umbc.edu/stories/undergraduate-research-urcad-at-30/ UMBC gets ready to celebrate 30 years of its signature undergraduate research extravaganza Published: Apr 20, 2026 By: Catherine Meyers The band Fever Dream will perform at URCAD. (Photo courtesy of April Householder) On April 22, more than 450 student presenters and their friends, mentors, and supporters...
Journal · This training is for users of PeopleSoft Finance 9.2 Journal Entry. The training will review the mechanics of journal entry, reviewing, journal errors,submitting for approval, Journal Deadlines, and Finding an Existing Value. Click "View Website" below to download the Manual for class, as well as other Journal Entry information. This session is virtual. A WEBEX Link will be sent to the virtual...
Part I of Introduction to Generative AI in Teaching Series · This session introduces the basics of generative AI and its implications for teaching and learning. It focuses on AI literacy by examining what these tools are, what they can and cannot do, basic prompting, ethical & responsible use, and how they may impact classroom practice. Faculty will see short demos of ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity. Part I of an Introduction to Generative AI in Teaching...
ARE YOU READY TO ROCK THE RAC???? 3:00-4:00pm on the RAC Stage- URCAD headliner... Fever Dream UMBC rock band featuring: Dr. Jeffrey Lieps (Professor, Biological Sciences) Dr. Stephen Caruso (Teaching Professor, Biological Sciences) Ryan Bacon (6th year PhD student in Biological Sciences) Elana Frazier (1st year PhD student in Biological Sciences) Ginevra Imberti (Biochemistry undergraduate...
The Shriver Center is thrilled to announce the recipients of our Spring 2026 awards! Thank you to everyone in the UMBC community who applied. This cycle saw a record-breaking number of applications, and we are grateful for your enthusiasm and engagement. Samuel I. Rosenberg Citizenship Award: Victoria N. Saravia Established in 1995 by Samuel I. Rosenberg, this award recognizes a UMBC student who...
April 21 BookMarkIt ~ 11 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Library Plaza Letterpress printing, pamphlet stitching, a book arts display, wrapped mystery books and giveaways, zinemaking and zine swaps, a book drive supporting the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, the Baltimore County Bookmobile, bookish swag, and more! One Maryland, One Book ~ 5:00–6:30 p.m., 312 University Center In...
🚨 NSF CAREER Webinar Alert — Don’t Miss This! 🚨 Are you planning to submit a National Science Foundation CAREER proposal this year? This is your chance to hear directly from program officers. 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 and/or May 19, 2026 🕑 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM (EDT) 💻 Format: Virtual (Zoom) Click here Free Registration: Webinar Registration - Zoom Join the NSF CAREER Program Informational...
The Circulation/DML department is pleased to announce the following additions to our collection: the GoPro HERO13, the Rode Wireless GO II microphone kit + adapter, the Acer USB hub, and the Uni SD card reader. You can request these models--and many more--through our Equipment Holds Page. They are also available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Digital Media Lab on the 2nd floor. (Note:...
The Election Board has reviewed and certified the 2026 SGA Elections. Below are the results of the election. President/Executive Vice President - Top ticket (in bold) has been elected; 992 total voters* Donna Cazeau/Amariana Crawley (65.22%) JT Williams-West/Jaden Coffie (34.78%) Vice President for Student Organizations - Top candidate (in bold) has been elected; 829 total voters* Nico Bartolomeo...
Join us this evening for "Freedom to Read: Libraries and Our Democracy" 5:00–6:30 p.m. — Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery Book challenges and censorship efforts are still on the rise across our state and nation. What can we do to protect the right to read and to ensure access to our nation’s library services? Join some of Maryland's distinguished librarians and advocates for a panel discussion:...
UMBC students are invited to get involved in the upcoming Free Name Change & Gender Designation Clinic in partnership with FreeState Justice! Students can participate in two ways: (1) Volunteer: Sign up to support the clinic and assist with this important community service event. To sign up as a student volunteer: please review the available time slots and sign up here. (2) Attend as a client: If...
