Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Anupam Joshi has been named as the director of the UMBC Center for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) effective September 1, 2026. Anupam brings a...
September 18, 2026
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Recognizing our progress and shaping what comes next
Dear University Community, I am pleased to share that UMBC has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), with our next comprehensive review...
September 16, 2026
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11:52 AM
Dear UMBC Community, On September 1, Governor Wes Moore and the University System of Maryland announced an agreement for FY27 to pay AFSCME-represented employees a 2.5 percent merit increase,...
September 11, 2026
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Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, As the academic year gets underway, and in alignment with our commitment to inclusive excellence, we want to highlight how religious observance, holidays, and...
September 11, 2026
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9:15 AM
Connecting the people and work shaping UMBC
Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, With the fall semester underway, this edition of The UMBC Connection brings together opportunities to connect with the UMBC community, support student success, and...
September 9, 2026
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4:57 PM
Starting the fall semester together
Dear UMBC Community, Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Fall Opening Meeting, whether in person or virtually. If you were unable to join us, I invite you to watch the recording of...
August 28, 2026
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Connecting the people and work shaping UMBC
Dear UMBC Faculty and Staff, This edition of The UMBC Connection brings together important dates for these first weeks of the semester, opportunities to connect and get involved, updates...
August 27, 2026
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9:57 AM
Dear Faculty, Welcome to the 2026-2027 academic year! As we begin this journey together, I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your continued dedication to inclusive excellence and student...
August 21, 2026
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Resources, events, & ways to support students
Dear Colleagues, It’s that time of year again! We are eagerly preparing for the start of the fall semester and welcoming our new and returning students to campus.To help you support students...
August 21, 2026
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Current ID-based boarding will continue for all
Dear Faculty and Staff, Earlier this week, UMBC announced that UMBC Transit would begin using the Token Transit mobile app for boarding and introduce paid passes for faculty and staff. We have...
August 20, 2026
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