L-R: Senator Charles Sydnor, III, M.P.S ’00, Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, and President Sheares Ashby Dear UMBC Community, It was a delight to be joined recently by many students, faculty, and...
February 23, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, With today’s message, I am doing something slightly different. I do not often focus on a single individual in this space, but I want to share a reflection that reminded me...
February 16, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, This weekend, I had the opportunity to hear Karsonya Wise Whitehead, Ph.D. ’09, widely known as “Dr. Kaye,” who earned her doctorate in language, literacy, and culture...
February 9, 2026
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10:36 AM
First Day of Classes, Finally
Dear UMBC Community, It is my sincere pleasure to finally welcome everyone to the start of spring classes! With this Happy Monday message, I am carrying on the weekly personal reflections I began...
February 2, 2026
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9:31 AM
Reflecting on Happy Mondays
New graduates of UMBC celebrate after the Commencement ceremony Dear UMBC Community, When I started these Happy Monday messages back in September, I did so in the spirit of trying something...
December 22, 2025
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9:49 AM
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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12:51 PM
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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10:11 AM
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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10:20 AM
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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10:45 AM
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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