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Provost’s Perspective: April 24, 2026

Digital Accessibility as Inclusive Excellence

What gives you energy? It is a simple question that is so profound and important. For me, conversations with faculty, staff, students, and alumni often have me in awe (although after almost two...

April 24, 2026 · 12:38 PM

Provost’s Perspective: April 17, 2026

Being a realistic optimist

At the Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday I mentioned to the senators that my phrase of the week was “being a realistic optimist” (credit goes to a recent episode of one of my ‘go to’ podcasts...

April 17, 2026 · 12:55 PM

Call for Nominations: Provost Advisory Boards

Nomination window closes April 24

Dear faculty and staff, We are delighted to extend an invitation for nominations for two distinctive groups connected to the Office of the Provost: the Faculty Advisory Board and the Staff...

April 15, 2026 · 1:35 PM

Provost’s Perspective: April 10, 2026

The demonstrated power of durable skills

Earlier this week President Sheares Ashby and I met with the faculty and staff in the Department of Theatre. Meeting the UMBC community is one of my favorite things to do as I am always reminded...

April 10, 2026 · 12:32 PM

Provost’s Perspective: April 3, 2026

A little bit of everything this week

Spring has officially sprung and the cherry blossoms and tulips are adding pops of color in nearly every direction. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom just down the road in D.C....

April 3, 2026 · 11:48 AM

Updates to 2026-2027 Calendars

Semester start, fall recess, and Welcome Weekend activities

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Academic Affairs team in the Provost Office, I am writing to share updates and reminders related to the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. Key Academic...

March 30, 2026 · 2:35 PM

Provost’s Perspective: March 27, 2026

Building deeper connections

Welcome to the final March edition of the Provost's Perspective. We've officially passed the halfway mark and are heading down the homestretch of the semester. It's hard to believe, but as of...

March 27, 2026 · 2:47 PM

Provost's Perspective: March 13, 2026

It takes an engaged and expert village

Welcome the latest edition of the Provost's Perspective, the only publication that is not fazed by Maryland's indecisive approach to spring. Blue skies, abundant sunshine, and 80-degree one day,...

March 13, 2026 · 10:50 AM

Additional Floating Holiday Added

Dear Colleagues, Due to the additional federal holiday created on December 26 of last year, employees have one extra floating holiday to use between now and December 31, 2026. This will be...

March 13, 2026 · 9:24 AM

Celebrating the Class of 2026

Dear Faculty and Staff, You have played important roles in supporting our students throughout their journeys at UMBC, and so we hope you will join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 graduates...

March 12, 2026 · 11:51 AM

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