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Planning for Fall Semester

We want to update you on planning for the fall semester. UMBC leaders are working closely with colleagues from the University System of Maryland (USM) and other campuses to explore a range of...

Posted: May 12, 2020, 9:42 AM

Research Town Hall on Friday, May 8, 9 a.m.

Dear Faculty and Staff, Please join us for our second research town hall Friday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. Attendees are requested to register and submit questions in advance. Friday’s town hall will...

Posted: May 7, 2020, 10:34 AM

UMBC Together

At a time when people need to feel connected more than ever, the UMBC Together work group has volunteered to highlight and celebrate the many ways in which Retrievers still reach together, even...

Posted: May 4, 2020, 2:54 PM

UMBC Looks Forward

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, We deeply appreciate the many ways you are serving and supporting our community during this unprecedented time. Teaching, learning, essential research...

Posted: April 30, 2020, 1:26 PM

Rising Asian and Asian American discrimination

Our UMBC values

Dear UMBC Community, We hope you and your families are safe and healthy during these uncertain times. We are inspired by the strong sense of community that UMBC has shown throughout the COVID-19...

Posted: April 24, 2020, 10:23 AM

COVID-19 Student Refunds

Dear UMBC Students, Thank you for your patience as we navigated systems and created a process to administer refunds to students and families for costs paid for services and facilities they can...

Posted: April 17, 2020, 6:30 PM

Reminder: Research Town Hall on Friday, April 17

Dear Faculty and Staff, Last week, we provided an update on the status of UMBC research. As mentioned in that message, we are hosting a virtual town hall, Research and Creative Achievement under...

Posted: April 16, 2020, 9:45 AM

Research Update and Town Hall April 17

Dear Members of the UMBC Research Community, Thanks to all of you for quickly adapting to the challenges we now face and for your thoughtful approach in adjusting to the various rules that have...

Posted: April 10, 2020, 9:58 AM

We are listening: Updates on Commencement

Dear UMBC Community, Now more than ever, we are reminded of the many ways in which our community achieves excellence. Over the past few weeks, we have seen you demonstrate resilience,...

Posted: April 8, 2020, 1:37 PM

Online Instruction for Summer Session 2020

In recognition of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing social distancing practices, UMBC’s summer session will be offered entirely online in 2020. Consequently, undergraduate and graduate...

Posted: April 7, 2020, 10:02 AM