Hello, Retriever Nation! I am absolutely thrilled for the upcoming year in UMBC Athletics! This vibrant part of our campus life is a fantastic way to bring members of our UMBC community together...
August 29, 2025
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Best wishes for the semester ahead
Dear UMBC Community, Welcome to the first day of the fall semester! Please enjoy this video greeting on what is one of my most favorite days of the year. Sincerely, President Valerie...
August 27, 2025
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9:15 AM
Starting the fall semester together
Dear UMBC Community, Thank you to all who attended last week’s Fall Opening Meeting, whether in person or virtually. It was a terrific gathering of staff, faculty, students—and even some UMBC...
August 25, 2025
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2:01 PM
Dear UMBC Community, While campus may seem quiet over the summer, the news from beyond campus has been anything but. I write today with an update on the impacts of federal actions and orders...
August 7, 2025
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2:18 PM
A new vice president for Communications and Marketing
Dear UMBC Community, It is my great pleasure to share the news that Lisa K. Van Riper has been appointed as UMBC’s vice president for communications and marketing. She comes to UMBC from...
July 1, 2025
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9:00 AM
Accessible sidewalk routes will change for phase two
Dear UMBC Community, We have reached an exciting time for the Sherman Hall Renovation Project, so I am writing to share updates about progress related to Phase 1 and information about upcoming...
June 27, 2025
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2:27 PM
David M. Fields named UMBC Police Chief
Dear UMBC Community, I am delighted to share the news that David M. Fields, who has been serving since late January as acting chief of police at UMBC, has been named to the permanent role. He...
June 25, 2025
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10:28 AM
Dear Campus Community, I am writing with an important update regarding the U.S. Department of State’s temporary visa interview pause for students and scholars in the F, J, and M categories...
June 24, 2025
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2:30 PM
Dear Campus Community, I am writing to update you on recent travel restrictions that affect certain members of our campus community. The information contained in this communication is...
June 13, 2025
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2:13 PM
Dear Campus Community, I am writing to update you regarding recent changes to federal immigration and visa policies. Please remember that each individual’s circumstances are different, and...
June 3, 2025
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