Dear UMBC Community, Winter weather is on its way. To prepare, we want to remind you about UMBC's policies and procedures for weather-related delays and closures and make sure you know how to...
November 10, 2025
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The light that lives in us
(L-R) Provost Manfred van Dulmen, Michael Hunt '06, Ph.D. '25, Erwin Cabrera '10, Emily Brown '14, M.S. '14, Jamie Gurganus '04, M.S. '11, Ph.D. '20, Jacqueline Smith '06, Johnny Olszewski, Jr.,...
November 10, 2025
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10:24 AM
Shady Grove Office Hours
Dear UMBC Community, With this week's Happy Monday message, I want to share a glimpse into a recurring event on my calendar. While it happens often, it never feels routine; in fact, it is always...
November 3, 2025
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9:42 AM
Sharing UMBC with NYU
Dear UMBC Community, As you probably know, the role of university president involves frequent travel. For me, each time I leave campus, I take UMBC with me, representing the institution and...
October 27, 2025
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11:10 AM
Dear UMBC Community, In recent weeks, concerns and questions about the potential for federal immigration enforcement at UMBC have risen to a new level. The ever-increasing online visibility of...
October 24, 2025
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12:55 PM
Celebrating Yaakov “Jake” Weissmann ’06
Dear UMBC Community, Many of you likely have heard by now the news that our very own Yaakov “Jake” Weissmann ’06 has been named to a top position in Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s cabinet. The...
October 21, 2025
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10:26 AM
UMBC on a big Maryland stage
Caption: President Sheares Ashby shares her perspectives on the state of research at this year’s Impact Maryland event. (L-R): UMCP President Darryll J. Pines, UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell,...
October 20, 2025
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10:39 AM
Dear UMBC Community, Pursuant to UMBC’s Interim Policy on Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct, all faculty (including adjunct faculty), staff (regular and...
October 14, 2025
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10:47 AM
Homecoming and Family Weekend
L-R: Audience members enjoy research talks at GRIT-X; Employees mingle at the annual Homecoming Faculty and Staff Social. Dear UMBC Community, My sincere thanks to all who took part in this...
October 13, 2025
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3:44 PM
Walkway closures starting Monday, October 13
Dear UMBC Community, I write today to share important updates about the renovation of Sherman Hall, including changes to walkways happening at the start of next week. As of Monday, October 13,...
October 9, 2025
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3:35 PM