Community News

Apply for PSS/CUSS Today!

Sent on behalf of Professional Staff Senate

Applications for the Professional Staff Senate (PSS) and Council of University System Staff (CUSS) are now being solicited. Apply to become a senator or forward this to a colleague by 4/19! ...

Posted: April 18, 2022, 2:31 PM

Action Needed: Participate in Spring Commencement

To: Faculty and Staff

Dear Colleagues, We are excited to be planning our Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies. At this time, we anticipate that all of our ceremonies will be held in person, with virtual participation...

Posted: April 14, 2022, 12:25 PM

Join Us for RetriEVER Empowered

Student Success + Research + Community on April 27, 2022

RetriEVER Empowered Student Success + Research + Community April 27, 2022 Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Plaza and Concourse Displays and Refreshments 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Program 3...

Posted: April 12, 2022, 1:47 PM

Important COVID-19 Update

Dear Community, While COVID-19 rates remain low in Maryland and Baltimore County, there is a slight increase in case rates that likely reflects the emergence of the BA.2 variant in our region....

Posted: April 11, 2022, 3:29 PM

Campus Phone Services Impacted Today

Monday April 11, 5:30 - 8 p.m

Campus phone services will be partially impacted today, Monday, April 11 between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. due to a scheduled repair of the data center electrical infrastructure. During this time phones...

Posted: April 11, 2022, 1:02 PM

UMBC Community Mental Health Action Day is April 7

Dear UMBC Community, UMBC's commitment to nurture community members' mental and physical health has never been more important than it is now. To expand our conversations, offer resources, and...

Posted: March 28, 2022, 6:04 PM

Save the Date to Celebrate Our Colleagues and Our Community!

2022 Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards: It’s about Us!

It's about us! All are welcome as we honor faculty and staff who have consistently contributed above and beyond to the campus community. This community gathering will also be a special moment for...

Posted: March 17, 2022, 12:49 PM

Retirement of Valerie A. Bell Thomas

Dear UMBC Community, It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that Valerie Thomas has announced her intention to retire effective June 30, 2022. Since joining UMBC in 2002, Valerie has led...

Posted: March 14, 2022, 7:13 PM

Appointment of Dr. Kimberly Moffitt as CAHSS Dean

Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Kimberly R. Moffitt as the permanent Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) effective March...

Posted: March 10, 2022, 11:02 AM

UMBC Aquatics Facility Pool Resurfacing Projects

Over the next few months, we will be performing maintenance work at the UMBC Aquatics facility. The project will include resurfacing all three pools (outdoor 50-meter pool, indoor 25-yard pool,...

Posted: March 9, 2022, 12:25 PM