Open Enrollment for State of Maryland health benefits will begin on Tuesday, October 14, and will end on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. Employees who are not making any health benefit...
Dear Colleagues, It’s no secret that higher education is going through unprecedented times. Yet, here at UMBC, we continue to work toward our shared mission of inclusive excellence—advancing...
Dear Retrievers, Homecoming 2025 is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with this amazing community. Our faculty and staff truly make UMBC the special place that it is (we...
Dear Campus Community, We are writing with an important update regarding President Trump’s proclamation on September 19, 2025, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers. The...
Dear UMBC Community, As we strive to build a community rooted in inclusive excellence, it is important to note the various ways in which religious observance, holidays, and spiritual practice...
Dear Colleagues, I’m filled with a deep sense of gratitude and excitement as we prepare to recognize the extraordinary achievements of our community at the 2025 Alumni Awards. Here at UMBC, we...
Dear Colleagues, August is one of my favorite times of the year! The campus comes alive with anticipation as we welcome our new and returning undergraduate and graduate students to campus. I...
Nominate a dedicated staff member by Tuesday, September 9
Dear Colleagues, UMBC's annual staff awards are an important way of recognizing the work being done every day by our dedicated exempt and nonexempt staff. Please take a moment to review the...
Dear Faculty and Staff, As we approach the start of a new semester, we hope you will make time to participate in two special community events: Fall Opening Meeting and Convocation. Fall...
Our 2025 Convocation Ceremony is Tuesday, August 26
Dear Faculty and Staff, We are pleased to invite you to participate in our 2025 Convocation ceremony on Tuesday, August 26, at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. We look forward to...