Imagine a student opening a Google Docs syllabus with a screen reader. They expect to easily skip from section to section. Instead, they hit a wall of text. Why? Because simply making text bold and underlined doesn't turn it into a real header and assistive technology can't read it as one. Because Google Docs live entirely in a web browser, building an inclusive document requires a slightly...
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...
UMBC will host the 3rd IEEE Baltimore Technical and Professional Development Colloquium on Nov. 7, 2026 on Creativity in an Era of AI. Abstract submissions are due by August 31 for presentations, posters, and demonstrations in one of four tracks: • AI Applications in Biology and the (Bio)medical Field • AI Software Systems: Design, Engineering, and Deployment • AI Meeting Physical Reality • AI...
In partnership with the Math and Physics Departments, the Division of Information Technology is pleased to announce a pilot for Gradescope, a feedback and grading platform that integrates with Blackboard. Gradescope helps streamline the grading process, especially open-ended “short answer” or “essay” format questions for paper-based, digital, and code-based assignments. What is Gradescope?...
Learn about the UMBC Library & Gallery! · Are you a new staff member at UMBC, or in need of a refresher on using the AOK Library & Gallery? Hear from library staff about services and resources available to you at the AOK Library & Gallery, including: How to search for and borrow library materials and equipment How to visit and use the Innovation Lab, the library’s makerspace What’s available in the Digital Media Lab The library’s Special...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dear UMBC Community, A helicopter is scheduled to be on campus this Saturday, July 11, between approximately 6 and 10 a.m., weather permitting, to move equipment onto the Biological Sciences Building. The work is part of a facilities project to replace rooftop mechanical equipment. During this time, the Library, The Commons, the Meyerhoff Chemistry Building, and the Biological Sciences Building...
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...
Wednesday Summer Walks: 10am · 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Spoon Theory is a popular metaphor created by Christine Miserandino in 2003 to explain the daily reality of living with a hidden disability or chronic illness. It uses "spoons" as a unit of energy, with a person starting each day with a limited number of spoons. Every daily task—like showering, dressing, or working—costs a specific number of spoons. Once a person runs out of spoons, they have...
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...
Discover newest tech from Dell in an immersive experience! · Step aboard the Dell truck. There will be live demos and people to help answer questions. Hands-on exploration and opportunities to engage with DEll specialists.. There will also be Breakout sessions in ENG 102 running in parallel. Participants are welcome to come and go between these two areas. Lunch will be provided. RSVP so we can make sure there will be adequate seating and enough food for...
