Community News

Please join us in social distancing and saving lives

Dear Students, You may have heard from the news that bars, restaurants, and other large gatherings have been temporarily banned from operating in Maryland and many other states across the U.S....

Posted: March 16, 2020, 5:01 PM

Community member being tested for COVID-19

Dear UMBC Community, We have recently learned that one of our community members is currently being tested for a possible COVID-19 infection. We expect to have test results in two days. The...

Posted: March 16, 2020, 12:05 PM

March 13: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

March 13: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update Campus Status: The University is closed through March 18 for spring break (and through March 22 for students). The University will reopen on Thursday,...

Posted: March 13, 2020, 7:15 PM

Updated Guidance on Remote Work and Leave

Dear Faculty and Staff, We appreciate your patience during this rapidly evolving situation. Yesterday, we received additional guidance from the University System of Maryland (USM) regarding...

Posted: March 13, 2020, 5:02 PM

March 12: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

Campus Status:UMBC will be closed on Friday, March 13. Essential employees should check with their supervisors to learn whether they need to report to campus. Employees who need access to offices...

Posted: March 12, 2020, 7:44 PM

UMBC Closure Friday, March 13

Following emergency orders by Governor Hogan to limit the spread of COVID-19, UMBC will be closed on Friday, March 13. Essential employees should check with their supervisors to learn whether they...

Posted: March 12, 2020, 6:12 PM

COVID-19 Updates for Employees

We know that our employees have many questions about the University's current operations and their health and safety. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, including...

Posted: March 12, 2020, 4:59 PM

March 11: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

UMBC COVID-19 Action Update March 11, 2020 Campus Status: Currently, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, at UMBC. This update will contain new...

Posted: March 11, 2020, 8:00 PM

Video: Pres. Hrabowski Updates UMBC Community About COVID-19

A message from 3/11/2020

[Video] As the University responds to COVID-19, we know that this is a challenging time for our community. We want to remind you that the situation is changing rapidly. Important updates...

Posted: March 11, 2020, 5:25 PM

Classes canceled March 12-13; campus will remain open

Following guidance from the University System of Maryland in the rapidly developing public health response to COVID-19, UMBC is canceling classes this Thursday and Friday (March 12 – 13, 2020) to...

Posted: March 10, 2020, 3:49 PM