Community News

Community Travel Precautions for Spring Break

Dear UMBC Community Members, As UMBC continues to respond to the worldwide impact of COVID-19 and the campus prepares for spring break, we are receiving a number of inquiries about travel and...

Posted: March 9, 2020, 4:49 PM

COVID-19 Update for UMBC Community

Latest updates March 6, 2020

Dear UMBC Community Members, Given the rapidly changing nature of the COVID-19 situation in the United States, the University System of Maryland has provided us with new guidance addressing the...

Posted: March 7, 2020, 9:19 AM

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates

Dear UMBC Community, Given current news regarding COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, we want to assure you that UMBC is actively addressing the virus’ impact on our community and taking steps...

Posted: March 3, 2020, 10:31 AM

Updates from the Office of Equity and Inclusion

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, I am writing to update you on developments from UMBC’s newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI). The office is responsible for promoting and...

Posted: February 28, 2020, 12:10 PM

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates

Dear UMBC Community, We continue to closely monitor COVID-19, the new coronavirus first detected in China, and its potential impact on our community. If you have not already done so, please...

Posted: February 28, 2020, 9:58 AM

Changes to Supplemental Retirement Plans

The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents recently announced changes to the Supplemental Retirement Plans effective February, 18, 2020. This memo from the USM Office of the...

Posted: February 27, 2020, 12:31 PM

Save the Date: 2020 Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards

Save the Date! The 2020 Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2020, in the University Center Ballroom. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; the program will...

Posted: February 27, 2020, 11:54 AM

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We know that many in our community continue to be concerned about the potential impact of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. We want to assure you...

Posted: February 19, 2020, 1:10 PM

Academic Year 2020-2021 Computer Replacement Initiative

Dear Faculty and Staff, This is to announce the Computer Replacement Initiative (CRI) for the Academic Year 2020-2021. CRI is being extended across the campus to all faculty and staff; each...

Posted: February 13, 2020, 11:33 AM

Join the #BlackAndGoldRush

UMBC Giving Day, Feb. 27, 2020

UMBC’s third 24-hour Black and Gold Rush is Thursday, February 27. Last year, a record 1,554 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends made gifts to the university. YOU can make an...

Posted: February 10, 2020, 10:25 AM