Dear UMBC Campus Community, I am writing to share an update on our progress in developing the UMBC Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan Steering Committee has met three times this fall to advance...
December 11, 2025
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A new VP for Government Relations and Community Affairs
Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to announce the appointment of D. Paul Monteiro, Jr., as our new vice president for government relations and community affairs. Paul is an experienced...
December 11, 2025
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Congratulations to Volleyball!
At left, the women's volleyball team. At right, sophomore Laura Fuehrer makes a play during the team's appearance at the NCAA Tournament versus Pitt. Dear UMBC Community, On this Monday, I...
December 8, 2025
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Dear UMBC Community, As we shared earlier, the Division of Institutional Equity will host the inaugural Dialogue Symposium: Bringing Campuses and Communities Together on Wednesday, January 29, in...
December 3, 2025
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Celebrate our champions as they head to the NCAA Tournament
Dear UMBC Community, It's A Great Day To Be A Retriever! I am writing to you in celebration of our Women's Volleyball program. After winning the America East Championship on November 22, our...
December 3, 2025
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Campus will re-open at 9:30 a.m.
Dear Colleagues, UMBC will delay opening its physical campus today, on December 12, due to inclement weather, effective 6 a.m. The campus will reopen today at 9:30 a.m. Please note that this...
December 2, 2025
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Our time to lead
Dear UMBC Community, In the weeks leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, I had the opportunity to attend two gatherings of higher education leaders, including the annual meeting of the...
December 1, 2025
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Feeling thankful
Dear UMBC Community, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I am feeling especially thankful to this community for the way you continue to show up in dedication to UMBC. Strengthening shared...
November 24, 2025
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Addressing new federal digital accessibility requirements
Dear UMBC Community, As we continue to rely on digital platforms for teaching, learning, and administrative functions, digital accessibility has been a core component of that commitment. UMBC has...
November 18, 2025
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The power of a supportive learning environment
Dear UMBC Community, I happily accepted the invitation of a faculty member to sit in on his class recently. I expected to enjoy it—I love the classroom, because I love teaching, and I love being...
November 17, 2025
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