Dear UMBC Community, This past Saturday was yet another reminder of why I love the work we do here at UMBC. In the morning, I welcomed nearly 600 students to hackUMBC, a 24-hour hackathon...
September 28, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to introduce BOLD MOVES: Strategic Ambitions for the Future of UMBC—our strategic plan that will guide UMBC into its next extraordinary chapter. Grounded in...
September 24, 2026
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Dear University Community, This evening, UMBC Police and Baltimore County Police responded to a 911 call for a possible shooting that occurred at Sherman Hall. Upon arrival, officers discovered...
September 21, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, Sixty years ago, on September 19, 1966, UMBC opened its doors with three buildings, 750 students, and a bold vision to rethink higher education. From the beginning, our...
September 21, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, Some places have a special way of reminding you what community truly feels like. Late last month, UMBC sponsored an evening at Frederick Road Fridays in Catonsville—an...
September 14, 2026
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Dear UMBC community, There is something special about the beginning of a new academic year. Walking across campus on the first day of classes, I felt such joy in watching our undergraduate and...
August 31, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, Greetings to you all on UMBC’s first day of the fall semester! Please enjoy this video celebrating what is always one of my favorite days of the year. [Video]...
August 24, 2026
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Key dates for classes, recesses, final exams, & Commencement
Dear UMBC Community, The 2026 – 2027 academic calendar has been finalized and is now available on the Registrar’s Office website. The dates below reflect the finalized calendar and related event...
August 17, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, As we move towards the end of summer and begin preparation for the coming academic year, we write today with several important and timely updates on recent federal actions...
August 10, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a final rule that changes how long certain international students, exchange visitors, and their dependents may...
July 22, 2026
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