Community News

March 25: Retriever Ready Action Update

Updated Public Health Dashboard + Vaccine Tips

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu. Fall 2021 We know our community has many questions about the fall semester. We will be...

Posted: March 25, 2021, 4:34 PM

Support for our AAPI communities

Dear UMBC Community, We continue to witness a dramatic increase in discrimination, xenophobia, hate speech, and hate crimes affecting Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI)...

Posted: March 18, 2021, 1:27 PM

Spring Commencement Update

Dear UMBC Community, For many reasons, spring is a time of hope. On our campus, this is especially true as we plan for commencement and prepare to celebrate our graduating class. We know that...

Posted: March 12, 2021, 1:13 PM

March 12: Retriever Ready Action Update

COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteer Opportunity

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu. We hope you have a safe and restful Spring Break. The next Retriever Ready Action Update will...

Posted: March 12, 2021, 10:11 AM

Passing of Chad Cradock

UMBC Athletics and the broader campus community are deeply saddened by the passing of retired UMBC Swimming and Diving Coach Chad Cradock ‘97. We know this is an especially difficult time for his...

Posted: March 9, 2021, 4:11 PM

Spring Break Health and Safety Expectations

Key Points Spring break is March 14-21. Residence halls will remain open during break. Travel by any community member is strongly discouraged. All community members approved to be on...

Posted: March 5, 2021, 4:12 PM

March 4: Retriever Ready Action Update

On-Campus Testing Kit Access + Education Abroad Update

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: March 4, 2021, 4:34 PM

February 25: Retriever Ready Action Update

Testing & Tracking During Spring Break + Travel Restrictions

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: February 25, 2021, 4:01 PM

Additional Holidays for Spring Break 2021

Dear UMBC Community, In recognition of the hard work of all members of our campus community, we want to make sure that spring break will be restful and rejuvenating. To that end, we are pleased...

Posted: February 25, 2021, 11:28 AM

February 19: Retriever Ready Action Update

On-Campus Testing During Inclement Weather

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu. On-Campus Testing during Inclement Weather Faculty, staff, and commuting students: If our...

Posted: February 19, 2021, 4:11 PM