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Celebrating College Signing Day

Dear Colleagues, Each year on May 1, UMBC participates in National College Signing Day, which celebrates students who are choosing to continue their education by attending college. As part of...

Posted: April 15, 2021, 3:58 PM

April 15: Retriever Ready Action Update

New Fall 2021 Semester Academic FAQs for Undergrads

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu. Fall 2020 Semester Report Check out an overview of our work in the Fall 2020 semester,...

Posted: April 15, 2021, 3:56 PM

April 8: Retriever Ready Action Update

New Mental Health Resource and Applied Learning Guidance

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu. COVID-19 Health & Safety UMBC’s Public Health Dashboard was updated with new data on...

Posted: April 8, 2021, 3:45 PM

Appreciation for Faculty and Staff

Key Points: Governor Hogan’s budget provides a $1,000 bonus for state employees, including USM faculty and staff. A more positive budget outlook also allows temporary salary reductions...

Posted: April 8, 2021, 8:47 AM

April 2: Retriever Ready Action Update

COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration Update

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu. Update on Fall 2021 Semester Read the latest update on the fall semester here. As we...

Posted: April 2, 2021, 12:53 PM

Fall 2021 Update: Free Hour and Events

Dear UMBC Community, As we prepare for a primarily in-person campus in the fall, we look forward to creating opportunities for students to safely gather and participate in campus events and...

Posted: April 1, 2021, 5:32 PM

Reminder: Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards

Get Ready to Celebrate Our Colleagues! The Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards will take place on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 12 p.m. We hope you will join us for this virtual event to...

Posted: April 1, 2021, 9:35 AM

New USM Life and Long Term Disability Insurance Provider

USM MetLife Limited Enrollment Period from 4/1-4/30/2021

The University System of Maryland (USM) has selected Metropolitan Life (MetLife) Insurance Company as the new vendor for life insurance and long term disability (LTD) insurance plans.   The USM...

Posted: March 31, 2021, 5:20 PM

Honoring Juneteenth

Dear UMBC Community, We are pleased to share with you that in partnership with the University System of Maryland, UMBC is recognizing Juneteenth as an administrative leave day.  For 2021, UMBC...

Posted: March 31, 2021, 10:19 AM

Update on UMBC Plans for Fall 2021

UMBC prepares for a return to a vibrant campus community.

Key Points Wider vaccine access and new public health guidance allow us to prepare for a return to a vibrant campus community. Most courses will be offered face-to-face or in hybrid...

Posted: March 29, 2021, 7:52 AM