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The UMBC Connection | What’s Ahead This October

Connecting the people and work shaping UMBC

Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, October is bringing plenty of activity across UMBC, with important dates and resources to keep on the radar, new opportunities to connect and participate, and...

October 7, 2026 · 2:10 PM

The UMBC Connection | Reaccreditation, Teaching, Research, and Campus Highlights

Connecting the people and work shaping UMBC

Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, With the fall semester in full swing, this edition of The UMBC Connection brings together important employee information, opportunities for professional growth, and...

September 23, 2026 · 12:14 PM

UMBC Earns Full Re-Accreditation from Middle States

Recognizing our progress and shaping what comes next

Dear University Community, I am pleased to share that UMBC has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), with our next comprehensive review...

September 16, 2026 · 11:52 AM

Update: Merit and Wage increases for AFSCME-Represented Employees

Dear UMBC Community, On September 1, Governor Wes Moore and the University System of Maryland announced an agreement for FY27 to pay AFSCME-represented employees a 2.5 percent merit increase,...

September 11, 2026 · 1:39 PM

Religious Observances and Accommodations (AY 2026-2027)

Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, As the academic year gets underway, and in alignment with our commitment to inclusive excellence, we want to highlight how religious observance, holidays, and...

September 11, 2026 · 9:15 AM

The UMBC Connection | Career Connections, Community Events, and Campus Highlights

Connecting the people and work shaping UMBC

Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, With the fall semester underway, this edition of The UMBC Connection brings together opportunities to connect with the UMBC community, support student success, and...

September 9, 2026 · 4:57 PM

Fall Opening Meeting Recording

Starting the fall semester together

Dear UMBC Community, Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Fall Opening Meeting, whether in person or virtually. If you were unable to join us, I invite you to watch the recording of...

August 28, 2026 · 9:40 AM

The UMBC Connection | A New Semester in Motion

Connecting the people and work shaping UMBC

Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, This edition of The UMBC Connection brings together important dates for these first weeks of the semester, opportunities to connect and get involved, updates...

August 27, 2026 · 9:57 AM

Help Us Welcome Students Back to Campus

Resources, events, & ways to support students

Dear Colleagues, It’s that time of year again! We are eagerly preparing for the start of the fall semester and welcoming our new and returning students to campus.To help you support students...

August 21, 2026 · 12:58 PM

UMBC Transit App and Fare Changes Paused

Current ID-based boarding will continue for all

Dear Faculty and Staff, Earlier this week, UMBC announced that UMBC Transit would begin using the Token Transit mobile app for boarding and introduce paid passes for faculty and staff. We have...

August 20, 2026 · 3:10 PM

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