Community News

Join us for Three Pandemics, Three Conversations

UMBC Presents Three Pandemics, Three Conversations Wednesday, March 3 • 5-6:30 p.m. A Virtual Community Event RSVP NOW With grand challenges facing Maryland and the nation, UMBC alumni,...

Posted: February 15, 2021, 3:59 PM

Office of Equity and Inclusion and Inclusion Council Update

Dear UMBC Community,   I am so pleased and grateful to share that the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is now a year old. This office was formed through a collaborative, year-long process that...

Posted: February 12, 2021, 3:47 PM

Bringing Our Community Back: Fall 2021 Update

Key Points UMBC plans to maximize in-person learning in the fall, as conditions permit Physical distancing and health and safety precautions will continue to be essential More...

Posted: February 12, 2021, 9:54 AM

February 11: Retriever Ready Action Update

Public Health Dashboard Update + Upcoming Virtual Events

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 11, 2021, 6:24 PM

Save the Date: Black and Gold Rush 2021

Help make February 24 -- 25 our most impactful giving days of 2021 by making a gift of any size to support the areas most meaningful to you. February 24, 9 a.m. EST -- February 25, 9 p.m. EST...

Posted: February 11, 2021, 5:06 PM

Beth Wells retires & returns to the Office of the Provost

As Director of Academic Administration (half-time, beginning December 2020), Beth continues her leadership in development and approval of new and refreshed academic programs, in collaboration with...

Posted: February 10, 2021, 2:48 PM

February 4: Retriever Ready Action Update

On-Campus Testing Groups + Health, Wellness & Support Events

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 4, 2021, 6:38 PM

January 29: Retriever Ready Action Update

COVID-19 Vaccine Update + Community Support Resources

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: January 29, 2021, 2:35 PM

New Way for Students to Indicate Chosen Name,

Pronouns, LGBTQ+ Identity (January 21)

Dear UMBC Community, As we prepare for the spring semester, we want to remind faculty and staff that students can update their chosen name, pronouns, and gender identity in University systems. ...

Posted: January 28, 2021, 11:41 AM

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Leave Provisions Extended

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave Provisions Extended Until June 30, 2021 Dear Faculty and Staff, The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides certain employees with...

Posted: January 28, 2021, 11:38 AM