Community News

Update from the Office of Equity and Inclusion

Dear UMBC Community, As we start the new semester, we are reminded that the work of inclusion and equity is never complete, either at UMBC or elsewhere across the nation. I am grateful for all of...

Posted: February 7, 2022, 4:17 PM

The Marilyn E. Demorest Faculty Advancement Award

Call for Nominations for Academic Year 2021-2022

The Marilyn E. Demorest Faculty Advancement Award is an endowed fund created to support the advancement of all UMBC faculty members in their academic careers; to facilitate their professional...

Posted: February 7, 2022, 10:03 AM

Spring Opening COVID-19 Update

KEY POINTS Our early testing results show a promising trend. Thank you for complying with masking, testing, and other safety protocols. If you need help, please reach out. Dear UMBC...

Posted: February 4, 2022, 9:25 AM

Library Update

Earlier today, UMBC Police received a report of a fire alarm in the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery. UMBC Police and the Baltimore County Fire Department responded immediately and determined...

Posted: January 31, 2022, 5:50 PM

COVID-19 Testing Instructions for Faculty and Staff

***These instructions were sent specifically for faculty and staff the week of January 24 - 28. For more general testing instructions, visit covid19.umbc.edu/testing.*** Dear Colleagues, As...

Posted: January 21, 2022, 11:47 AM

Update on Salary Increases for UMBC Faculty and Staff

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to update you on UMBC’s plan for implementation of the salary enhancements for University System of Maryland (USM) faculty and staff included in Governor Hogan’s...

Posted: January 20, 2022, 1:03 PM

Provost's Modifications of Tenure Track Faculty and

Librarian Faculty Promotion Protocols: AY 2022-2023 Cycle

In recognition of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in an effort to mitigate some of its impacts, the Promotion and Tenure (P&T) protocol modifications that are currently in...

Posted: January 18, 2022, 5:28 PM

Residential Booster Requirement for Spring 2022

Dear Residential Students, Following my communication to all Spring 2022 licensed residential students on Friday, January 7.  I am writing to let you know next steps for the start of Spring...

Posted: January 14, 2022, 10:57 AM

Specific Guidance for USG Students, Faculty, and Staff

Dear USG Community, As we turn our attention to the spring semester, we continue to face the challenges brought on by COVID-19, which now include the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. For...

Posted: January 14, 2022, 10:55 AM

Salary Increases for USM Faculty and Staff

Dear UMBC Community, We were delighted to learn that salary enhancements for University System of Maryland (USM) faculty and staff are included in Governor Hogan’s budget plan for FY 2022 and FY...

Posted: January 14, 2022, 10:49 AM