Community News

RAC Renewal and Health and Counseling Building

We are excited to announce two new facilities projects focused on supporting the health and well-being of our entire campus community. Renovation of the Retriever Activities Center (RAC) will...

Posted: October 25, 2019, 10:27 AM

2019 Winter Commencement Ceremonies

We invite you to participate in UMBC’s Winter 2019 Commencement Ceremonies at the UMBC Event Center on campus. Graduate Commencement will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18...

Posted: October 23, 2019, 10:07 AM

Presidential Teaching & Research Professor Awards

Nominations due Friday, November 8, 2019

President Freeman Hrabowski, and Provost Philip Rous invite all departments to submit nominations for the 2019-2020 Presidential Teaching Professor and Presidential Research Professor Awards....

Posted: October 18, 2019, 3:54 PM

Please Consider Giving to the Maryland Charity Campaign

Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to announce the launch of the annual Maryland Charity Campaign. This year, we again ask that you give every consideration to making a charitable contribution to...

Posted: October 18, 2019, 12:02 PM

The Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings

Dear Members of Our UMBC Community, This morning we woke to the news of the passing of Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, who represented Maryland’s Seventh District, including UMBC, in the...

Posted: October 17, 2019, 11:34 AM

Rochelle Sanders Retirement Celebration, November 6

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, After 38 years of service with the State of Maryland and UMBC, Rochelle Sanders, Director of Benefits, Compensation and HRIS, will retire from UMBC, effective...

Posted: October 14, 2019, 9:36 AM

Join us for the GRIT-X talks at Homecoming 2019

From bioluminescent microorganisms responding to your voice to using data to empower people in their fight with cancer to sustainable research in aquaculture to feed future generations, get a...

Posted: October 9, 2019, 3:53 PM

November 1 Deadline for Nominations for Staff Awards

UMBC is fortunate to have so many talented and dedicated Exempt and Non-Exempt staff working in support of our mission. We encourage administrators, faculty, and staff who are familiar with the...

Posted: October 9, 2019, 11:31 AM

Communication with BGE CEO about Power Outages

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We had the opportunity to speak yesterday with BGE CEO Calvin Butler, Jr. and share the frustration of our campus following multiple power outages. We...

Posted: October 8, 2019, 1:21 PM

2019 Administration and Finance Survey

Dear Faculty and Staff, The Administration and Finance Division supports students, faculty, and staff through services that include buildings and grounds, finance, human resources, campus...

Posted: October 7, 2019, 11:40 AM