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Dear UMBC Community,
Welcome to the first day of the spring semester! As classes get under way, I wanted to share a brief video message with the campus community. I am excited and inspired to partner with you this semester on both near-term action and long-term strategic planning.
Sincerely,
President Valerie Sheares Ashby