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Stay Connected: Your Guide to UMBC Wireless Networks

Retriever Home or Eduroam? Finding Your Perfect Connection

To ensure the best possible connectivity experience on campus, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) recommends two primary wireless networks tailored to your needs. 1. Retriever Home...

August 20, 2026 · 3:20 PM

Victor Adebanjo Wins July 2026 Gritty Award

Celebrating excellence in campus AV installations.

This recognition celebrates Victor’s exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to delivering flawless audiovisual installations. Going Above and Beyond As a...

August 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Beyond PDFs: 5 Better Ways to Share Content

Rethinking a default file format to remove barriers.

You've probably uploaded a PDF to your course or website dozens of times without a second thought: a syllabus, an article, a set of lecture notes. PDFs are everywhere in higher ed. For years...

August 6, 2026 · 9:29 AM

Technology Support Center To Be Closed August 7 10:15AM-2:45PM

DoIT's Technology Support Center will be closed from 10:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Friday, August 7th to allow our staff to attend a division wide event. If you need assistance during this time, we...

August 4, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Data Science Journey at UMBC

Student Stories: Soumya Bhate

[Video] If you’ve ever felt the sheer panic of tackling a new technical skill while trying to survive grad school, UMBC international student Soumya Bhate’s new video is the ultimate comfort...

August 4, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Action Required: Quick Fix for eduroam Connection Error

Fix your eduroam Wi-Fi in under two minutes.

The Wi-Fi Issue Affected Service: eduroam Wireless Network Time of Status Update: Beginning Thursday 7/30 Due to a recent update from an external security provider, some laptops and mobile...

August 3, 2026 · 1:09 PM

Creating Accessible PDFs: 4 Tips for Success

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 · 12:15 PM

10 Ways to Make Your Slide Decks Accessible

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 · 10:30 AM

Update Regarding Service Alert: DocuSign

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 · 12:47 PM

Service Alert: DocuSign Temporarily Unavailable

Affected Service: DocuSign Time Identified: 10:00 AM | July 16, 2026 Please be advised that DocuSign is currently experiencing a temporary service outage. The Impact: Users may be unable...

July 16, 2026 · 10:25 AM

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