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Invitation: Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, April 3, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We invite you to attend the Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 3, in the University Center Ballroom. Please join us in...

Posted: March 21, 2019, 3:35 PM

Farewell for Renetta Tull, March 27

Dear University Colleagues, Please join the UMBC Graduate School for a farewell celebration for one of our esteemed colleagues, Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull, as she leaves UMBC after 16 years of...

Posted: March 20, 2019, 11:44 AM

The Tragedy in New Zealand

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, This morning we woke to the tragic news of mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The attack, which was timed to coincide with Friday...

Posted: March 15, 2019, 4:39 PM

Come cheer on UMBC Men's Basketball tomorrow, March 16!

UMBC men’s basketball is officially heading to the America East championship final to defend our title! The Retrievers take on the Vermont Catamounts this Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m., in...

Posted: March 15, 2019, 11:45 AM

Come cheer on UMBC Men's Basketball tomorrow, March 16!

UMBC men’s basketball is officially heading to the America East championship final to defend our title! The Retrievers take on the Vermont Catamounts this Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m., in...

Posted: March 15, 2019, 11:45 AM

New UMBC Stationery Now Available

As a follow-up to our branding announcement earlier this week, the online portal for ordering new UMBC branded stationery is now available. If you would like to order new letterhead and business...

Posted: March 7, 2019, 3:40 PM

Report of the UMBC Advising Task Force

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We are pleased to share with you the Report of the UMBC Advising Task Force, available on the Provost's Office website. The establishment of the Advising...

Posted: March 5, 2019, 4:45 PM

Remembering Sam McCready, emeritus professor of theatre

Sam McCready, well-beloved former professor of theatre who mentored the careers of dozens of UMBC students, passed away on February 10 at the age of 82.  During his years at the university,...

Posted: March 5, 2019, 11:32 AM

Launching new branding for UMBC

Dear Colleagues, After nearly two years of brand message and logo development with campus partners and generous input from students, faculty, staff, and alumni, I am excited to share that we are...

Posted: March 5, 2019, 10:35 AM

Sherman Center 2019 Faculty Research Award Recipients

The Sherman Center for Early Learning in Urban Communities is pleased to announce its 2018-19 research fellows, lead investigator, Dr. Susan Sonnenschein, Professor of Psychology, and...

Posted: March 4, 2019, 10:20 AM