Community News

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building Construction

ILSB construction project begins May 1

This spring marks the beginning of the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) construction project, an important facility that will greatly expand the university's life sciences programs...

Posted: May 1, 2017, 11:04 AM

Sad News for the Campus Community

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, It is with deep regret that I pass along the sad news that Michael Henson, long-time security officer on the UMBC campus, passed away suddenly at his home...

Posted: April 21, 2017, 10:04 AM

2017 Spring Commencement Ceremonies

It is my pleasure to invite you to participate in UMBC’s Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremonies on Wednesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 25. An important part of the ceremony is the participation...

Posted: April 10, 2017, 11:30 AM

Sad News for the Campus Community

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, It is with great sadness that we share with the campus community the passing of UMBC alumnus and academic coordinator for the Learning Resources Center John...

Posted: April 3, 2017, 10:30 AM

Seeking Nominations for the 2017 Alumni Awards

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, The UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors is currently accepting nominations from faculty and staff for this year's Alumni Awards. Now in its 29th...

Posted: April 3, 2017, 10:28 AM

Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards Ceremony, April 5

We invite you to attend the Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 5, in the University Center Ballroom. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this...

Posted: April 3, 2017, 10:25 AM

Inclusivity and freedom of expression on campus

Dear Members of Our UMBC Community, UMBC is committed to inclusive excellence, social justice, and freedom of expression. As a diverse academic community, we have many opportunities to...

Posted: March 20, 2017, 11:08 AM

Update Regarding Executive Order on Immigration

The implementation of President Trump’s revised Executive Order, imposing a 90-day ban on citizens from six countries entering the United States, has been temporarily blocked by several Federal...

Posted: March 20, 2017, 11:06 AM

Update regarding new travel ban executive order

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Following yesterday’s announcement of a new executive order imposing a 90-day ban on citizens of six countries entering the U.S., we want to provide a brief...

Posted: March 8, 2017, 4:13 PM

Search for Dean of the COEIT

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, I am writing to announce the search for UMBC’s new Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology to replace Dean Julia Ross who will have...

Posted: March 6, 2017, 10:10 AM