Dear UMBC Community, We write to you today to share our first update of the 2026 – 2027 academic year. The Federal Orders and Actions Core Team continues to closely monitor and respond to orders...
September 30, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, This past Saturday was yet another reminder of why I love the work we do here at UMBC. In the morning, I welcomed nearly 600 students to hackUMBC, a 24-hour hackathon...
September 28, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, Sixty years ago, on September 19, 1966, UMBC opened its doors with three buildings, 750 students, and a bold vision to rethink higher education. From the beginning, our...
September 21, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, Some places have a special way of reminding you what community truly feels like. Late last month, UMBC sponsored an evening at Frederick Road Fridays in Catonsville—an...
September 14, 2026
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Dear UMBC community, There is something special about the beginning of a new academic year. Walking across campus on the first day of classes, I felt such joy in watching our undergraduate and...
August 31, 2026
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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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Dear UMBC Community, Greetings to you all on UMBC’s first day of the fall semester! Please enjoy this video celebrating what is always one of my favorite days of the year. [Video]...
August 24, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a final rule that changes how long certain international students, exchange visitors, and their dependents may...
July 22, 2026
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Dear UMBC Community, We write to you today on behalf of the Federal Orders and Actions Core Team to update you on some recent federal government actions and how they will or may impact UMBC....
June 16, 2026
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Dear Colleagues, I am writing to update you regarding recent changes to federal immigration and visa policies. Please remember that each individual’s circumstances are different, and this...
May 27, 2026
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