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...
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...
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...
Like many other departments on campus, the Division of Information Technology relies on the support and talent of student employees in its work initiatives. These opportunities allow aspiring professionals to gain valuable work experience and connections while also making an immediate difference on campus. As a core pillar of DoIT, Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust employs multiple...
Dear UMBC Community, What an absolute delight it was recently to help welcome 200 sixth graders from Corkran Middle School in Glen Burnie for a special performance of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! Many of you know that it is a dream of mine that every middle schooler in Maryland will visit our campus. Seeing the Corkran students arrive (on four school buses!) and fill the Proscenium Theatre was a...
Part II of Introduction to Generative AI in Teaching Series · Building on Gen AI & Teaching I, this interactive session highlights applied skills and practical use cases. Faculty will practice effective prompting, explore discipline-specific scenarios, and consider assignment design strategies. Examples will touch on advanced features (custom GPTs/GEMs, Canvas Mode, Deep Research Mode, agent mode) related to teaching. Part II of an Introduction to...
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...
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 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 for the Alumni Keynote Speaker and Luncheon at URCAD! Karena Ingram ’16, Music Composition Composer and Marketing Manager, Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation Noon – 1 p.m., RAC Stage Welcome by Provost Manfred van Dulmen Introduction by Dr. Lisa Cella, Chair and Professor of Music Karena Ingram is a composer based in Baltimore, Maryland. Beginning her career after graduating the...
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...
Good memories, sweet treats, and a celebration for all! · Join us Tuesday, April 21 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Commons Sports Zone! Celebrate with us at a fun, nostalgic birthday party designed for everyone. Connect with fellow commuters, enjoy games, crafts, and of course, cake. Come unwind, meet new people, and be part of a joyful celebration filled with laughter and community. This event is open for full participation by all individuals...
The below is an updated post from a June 2025. UMBC Procurement & Strategic Sourcing is excited to announce we have implemented Dedicated Delivery with Amazon Business for the entire UMBC campus (1000 Hilltop Circle). This does not apply to Shady Grove, Rita Rossi Colwell Center, or either Research Park location. Dedicated Delivery (DD) is a shipping option that consolidates packages going to a...
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...
Join us on Monday, April 20, at the Fine Arts Recital Hall to kick off HRSTM Week 2026! Our keynote speaker, Marci Walton (MA, MS) from ComPsych, will lead an insightful session on fostering a growth mindset. You can register for the kick-off and check out the other events by visiting the HRSTM Week 2026 website. We look forward to seeing you!
Dear faculty and staff, We are delighted to extend an invitation for nominations for two distinctive groups connected to the Office of the Provost: the Faculty Advisory Board and the Staff Advisory Board. We are looking for expertise and insight from a variety of perspectives as we continue to develop the provost's priorities and advance student success. The two advisory boards will work in...
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...
🚨 Now Recruiting: Grant Writing Coaching for NIH Applicants! The Leadership Alliance is now accepting applications for its Grant Writing Coaching Group (GWCG)—a powerful program designed to support postdocs and early-career faculty preparing NIH proposals. 🗓 Program runs: June 2026 – January 2027 ⏰ Application deadline: May 15, 2026 📄 See attached flyer and details for application requirements...
These are the classes that will be offered in Fall 2026 for the Minor in Critical Disability Studies (flyer below). Contact Dr. Tania Lizarazo, lizarazo@umbc.edu if you have any questions. AMST 211 - SOUND AND AMERICAN CULTURE. PROF. IRIS BLAKE AGNG 200 - AGING PEOPLE, POLICY AND MANAGEMENT. MULTIPLE SECTIONS AGNG 440 - DIVERSITY IN AGING SERVICES. TBA CSST 210 - INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL...
"When I started working in an archive, I had a vague vision of what that would look like. Mostly, it involved carefully handling rare, centuries old books, painstakingly cataloging collections, and rehousing the materials in fancy grey acid free boxes. I didn’t expect to become a photography detective. But over the past three months, that’s exactly what I’ve been doing." Read full post on the...
