Community News

March 23: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely (facilities will remain closed). Currently, there is one confirmed case of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, connected...

Posted: March 23, 2020, 9:18 PM

Undergraduate Grading Method Options for Spring 2020

Dear Undergraduate Students, Faculty, and Staff, As we continue to pull together as a community to work through the uncertainty and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain unwavering and...

Posted: March 23, 2020, 8:36 PM

First coronavirus case in UMBC community

We have been notified of the first case of COVID-19

Dear UMBC Community, We have been notified of the first case of COVID-19 diagnosed in our community. The community member affected is receiving medical care and is doing well. The affected...

Posted: March 21, 2020, 3:11 PM

March 20: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

March 20: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely (facilities will remain closed). Currently, there are no confirmed cases of...

Posted: March 20, 2020, 8:21 PM

Supporting Our Academic Community

[Video] Dear Faculty and Staff, As we all work to respond to the rapid changes that our scholarly community is experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to thank you...

Posted: March 20, 2020, 6:46 PM

A Message for the Class of 2020

[Video] To Our UMBC Class of 2020, Whether you are a graduating senior or completing a master’s degree or Ph.D., please know we recognize how hard you’ve worked to achieve your goals. We...

Posted: March 20, 2020, 2:12 PM

Extraordinary Times and Extraordinary Community

[Video] Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Many are calling this period a defining moment for humankind, and history will judge us by how we respond. As the COVID-19 crisis continues...

Posted: March 19, 2020, 7:33 PM

March 18: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

Campus Status: The University will be open on Thursday, March 19, with employees working remotely (facilities will remain closed). Currently, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19, also...

Posted: March 18, 2020, 8:53 PM

Updated Guidance from Human Resources

Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff,  During this rapidly changing situation, UMBC is committed to ensuring the safety of our faculty, staff, and students. UMBC is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak in...

Posted: March 18, 2020, 8:02 PM

Update on COVID-19 testing and telework

Dear UMBC Community, The COVID-19 Incident Management Team is committed to keeping the campus informed during this evolving public health emergency. On Sunday, we first notified you of an...

Posted: March 17, 2020, 3:15 PM