Community News

Maryland State Government Fraud Prevention

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, The State of Maryland's Office of Legislative Audits has asked us to share information regarding their toll-free fraud hotline with all UMBC employees. You can...

Posted: August 13, 2019, 1:17 PM

Fall Opening Meeting 2019

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Each year, at the start of the fall semester, the UMBC community comes together to welcome colleagues and students back to campus, celebrate our achievements,...

Posted: August 7, 2019, 4:23 PM

Remembering Teresa Lupinek

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Teresa Lupinek, who retired this past March from her position as Executive Administrative Assistant to the President, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. Ms....

Posted: August 7, 2019, 10:34 AM

Weekend Attacks in El Paso and Dayton

As we reflect on the weekend attacks in El Paso and Dayton, as well as recent shootings in California and Illinois, and the persistent struggles with gun violence in urban centers like Baltimore...

Posted: August 5, 2019, 9:09 PM

Athletics Transition

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, As the campus begins to search for our next Director of Athletics, the momentum of our Athletics program has never been stronger. Athletics colleagues have...

Posted: July 29, 2019, 5:00 PM

UMBC to hold national search for athletic director

Tim Hall moves to SIUE

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Tim Hall has announced he will leave his position as director of athletics at UMBC to begin a similar role at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE)...

Posted: July 23, 2019, 10:23 AM

Fall 2019 Convocation

Sunday, August 11 is the last day for faculty and staff to register to attend this year's Convocation ceremony and all-campus picnic and order regalia for the event. Regalia ordered now through...

Posted: July 18, 2019, 12:50 PM

The Meaning of Inclusive Excellence

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, With national immigration policy once again in the spotlight, it is important for our campus to affirm our commitment to being a welcoming community of...

Posted: July 12, 2019, 4:50 PM

Sad News for the UMBC Community

The passing of Kwame Ansah-Brew

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, It is with the deepest sadness that I share with you the passing of Kwame Ansah-Brew, master percussionist and adjunct professor of Africana studies, on...

Posted: July 8, 2019, 3:24 PM