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myUMBC Groups: We Heard You and We've Been Busy

A new editor, accessibility, scheduling, archiving, more...

If you manage a myUMBC group, you've probably noticed some things look a little different lately. We've been working on a big round of improvements to the editor and groups experience, and I...

April 22, 2026 · 7:00 AM

James Hyatt: A Digital Story of Growth, Confidence, and Professional Readiness

A Graduating DoIT Student Employee Story

James Hyatt, a UMBC senior studying Media and Communications, has been an important member of the Division of Information Technology’s (DoIT) Communications team. His journey working for DoIT...

April 16, 2026 · 4:45 PM

Meet the Seniors Behind UMBC’s Cybersecurity

Grace and Ouwen reflect on their DoIT journey and road ahead

Like many other departments on campus, the Division of Information Technology relies on the support and talent of student employees in its work initiatives. These opportunities allow aspiring...

April 15, 2026 · 10:09 AM

Workshop: Alt Text as Poetry

Repost: RSVP at the Original Event Post here Alt Text as Poetry Workshop (This workshop is recommended for faculty and staff who are the site administrators for their department/program...

April 10, 2026 · 11:12 AM

Update Regarding the Upcoming RT Upgrade

To ensure the smoothest possible transition and to give our team a little extra time to perform final checks, the RT 6 upgrade has been pushed back and is now officially scheduled to roll out next...

April 9, 2026 · 5:39 PM

Update: Gmail Delay

Resolved: Delays in receiving and sending email

Update: 7:19 pm, April 8, 2026 Status: Resolved Note from Google: The issue has been fully resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support....

April 8, 2026 · 7:15 PM

Weekend Service Disruption Status

Resolved: Disruption impacting Blackboard, Google, and more

Over this past weekend, April 4-5, 2026, one of UMBC’s services experienced a disruption, resulting in slower loading times. This affected some users' ability to log in to platforms such as...

April 7, 2026 · 2:56 PM

RT 6 Migration: Faster, Secure, and Future-Ready

Upgrading for better speed and security this weekend

On Friday, April 10, 2026, we’re migrating our ticketing system to Request Tracker (RT) 6. This is a major update focused on dramatically improving system speed, tightening our security, and...

April 6, 2026 · 3:42 PM

USM Accessibility in Action - April 2026 Issue

April 2026 Issue Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group Sprinting to the Finish: Part 2 of 2 As the April Title II...

April 2, 2026 · 3:22 PM

Quick Tips for Digital Accessibility

Small changes that make a big difference

What is Digital Accessibility? Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, including people with disabilities, can access and use digital content and tools. Building accessibility into...

March 31, 2026 · 1:27 PM

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