Happy end of July everyone, I'm writing to give everyone an update regarding the UMBC HPCF and other Research Computing projects currently undertaken by DoIT during the month of July. Summary...
July 31, 2026
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3:16 PM
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Enhance digital content accessibility for all users
As we gear up for the FA2026 semester, the Instructional Technology team is hosting Improve Your Digital Content Workshops on August 17th and August 21st. Whether you are completely new to Digital...
July 30, 2026
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12:15 PM
To all chip users, The maintenance on the chip cluster scheduled for Tuesday, July 28th, has been successfully completed, and the cluster is now back online and accessible. We appreciate your...
July 28, 2026
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3:42 PM
Ensure your digital PDFs are inclusive for all learners.
PDFs are a staple of academic life, used for everything from syllabi to complex research articles. However, without intentional design, they can create significant barriers for students using...
July 28, 2026
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12:15 PM
Daily webinars to optimize your Fall courses
As we gear up for the FA2026 semester, Instructional Technology is hosting Blackboard Week from August 10th to August 14th. Whether you are completely new to Blackboard or a seasoned pro looking...
July 28, 2026
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10:00 AM
To all users, This is a reminder that we are beginning our scheduled downtime for chip, which is planned from 8AM to 5PM ET. This is to apply critical security patches, and to perform some...
July 28, 2026
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8:32 AM
To all chip users, This is a reminder that on Tuesday July 28th, the chip cluster will be inaccessible from 0800ET - 1800ET for storage optimization and module system updates. Please refer to...
July 21, 2026
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3:50 PM
Same principles apply to PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva
Slide decks get built fast. A lecture the night before, a workshop the morning of -- we’ve all done it. Accessibility is often the first thing to slip when you're racing a deadline. But a few...
July 21, 2026
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10:30 AM
Same grades, less clicking.
After a year-long redesign with faculty feedback sessions – including on-site at UMBC – Blackboard will launch a new gradebook starting August 7, 2026. The redesigned gradebook grid view will...
July 20, 2026
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10:00 AM
IMPORTANT
Issue resolved and DocuSign is available
Affected Service: DocuSign Time of Status Update: 12:30 PM | July 16, 2026 Original Message: Service Alert: DocuSign Temporarily Unavailable Update: Please be advised that issues impacting...
July 16, 2026
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12:47 PM