Community News

August 27: Retriever Ready Action Update

Welcome Back, Retrievers! + COVID-19 Requirements

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. We encourage you to bookmark this site for the most current information on UMBC’s COVID-19 response, online learning this fall, and...

Posted: August 28, 2020, 11:18 AM

August 25: Retriever Ready Action Update

Student COVID-19 Training, Remote Instruction Guidance

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. We encourage you to bookmark this site for the most current information on UMBC’s COVID-19 response, online learning this fall, and...

Posted: August 25, 2020, 5:17 PM

New Way for Students to Indicate Chosen Name

Includes Pronouns, LGBTQ+ Identity

Dear UMBC Community, We are pleased to announce the implementation of a new self-service pathway for students to update their chosen name, pronouns, and gender identity in University systems....

Posted: August 25, 2020, 3:55 PM

Join Us for Convocation 2020 on Wednesday, August 26

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, UMBC’s annual Convocation ceremony is our traditional way to gather as a campus community before classes start to welcome our new students and their...

Posted: August 25, 2020, 9:48 AM

August 20: Retriever Ready Action Update

COVID-19 Testing, Symptom Tracking, and Training Requirement

Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. We encourage you to bookmark this site for the most current information on UMBC’s COVID-19 response, online learning this fall, and...

Posted: August 21, 2020, 9:10 AM

Tyson King-Meadows Appointed Associate Provost

Strategic Initiatives

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Tyson King-Meadows as Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives effective January 6, 2021. As Associate...

Posted: August 20, 2020, 1:32 PM

August 18: Retriever Ready Action Update

COVID-19 Online Training + Countdown to Welcome Week 2020

Campus Status: UMBC is open, with most students, faculty, and staff studying, teaching, and working remotely. Facilities remain closed. If you have an emergency, please call UMBC Police at (410)...

Posted: August 19, 2020, 9:21 AM

Title IX and Non-Discrimination Policy Updates

UMBC Response to New Federal Regulations

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, UMBC’s Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) has primary responsibility for compliance, education, and outreach related to sexual misconduct and Title IX, as...

Posted: August 17, 2020, 11:46 AM

August 13: Retrievers Return Action Update

Symptom Tracking Starts Today + Town Hall on Leave Benefits

Campus Status: UMBC is open, with most students, faculty, and staff studying, teaching, and working remotely. Facilities remain closed. If you have an emergency, please call UMBC Police at (410)...

Posted: August 13, 2020, 4:18 PM