Community News

John Zahor Named Assistant Vice President

for Facilities Management

Dear Colleagues, We are very pleased to announce that John Zahor, currently the Director of Operations and Maintenance in Facilities Management, has been selected as our next Assistant Vice...

Posted: December 20, 2022, 10:08 AM

UMBC Closure on Friday, December 23, 2022

Dear UMBC Community, It is my pleasure to let you know that Governor Hogan's declaration of Friday, December 23, 2022, as a state holiday applies to UMBC. Therefore, UMBC will be closed December...

Posted: December 16, 2022, 3:32 PM

Finish the Semester Strong and Healthy

Dear UMBC Community, As you may know, COVID-19, influenza, and RSV cases are rising in Maryland and across the nation. UMBC is also seeing an increase in these illnesses and we encourage you to...

Posted: December 14, 2022, 1:02 PM

Winter Weather Reminders

Dear UMBC Community, As the weather grows colder, we want to take this opportunity to update you on UMBC's response to inclement weather and our policies and procedures for weather-related delays...

Posted: December 14, 2022, 11:05 AM

Upcoming Influenza and Booster Clinics

December 12 & 15

Dear Community, As many of us are looking forward to returning home and gathering with family and friends, we are pleased to announce that UMBC is able to offer two more influenza and COVID-19...

Posted: December 7, 2022, 3:22 PM

Retirement Celebration for Tim Sparklin

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Tim Sparklin, Director of the Office of Research Protections and Compliance (ORPC), in the Office of Research and Creative Achievement (ORCA) will be retiring from UMBC after 39 years of USM...

Posted: December 6, 2022, 10:20 AM

Reminder: Celebrating Terry Cook on December 14

The Division of Administration and Finance is excited to celebrate Terry Cook's 32 years of service to the University System of Maryland.  A reception will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 4:00...

Posted: December 6, 2022, 9:22 AM

Lenn Caron Named Senior Associate Vice President

of Administrative Services

Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce that Lenn Caron, currently the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management, will be the next Senior Associate Vice President of Administrative...

Posted: November 22, 2022, 12:38 PM

Celebrating Terry Cook on December 14

The Division of Administration and Finance is excited to celebrate Terry Cook's 32 years of service to the University System of Maryland.  A reception will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 4:00...

Posted: November 21, 2022, 8:19 AM

Congratulating Lisa Akchin on Her Retirement

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Lisa Akchin, Associate Vice President of Engagement and Chief Marketing Officer in the Office of Institutional Advancement, who has informed me...

Posted: November 16, 2022, 1:19 PM