Dear Colleagues,

You are cordially invited to attend and participate in the 10th annual Provost's Teaching and Learning Symposium at UMBC, which will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the University Center. This Symposium will bring together UMBC faculty and staff to discuss transformative learning experiences.

Call for Poster/Demo Proposals
We are soliciting abstracts/applications to present either a poster or a demonstration. Posters should describe projects designed to enhance or assess students' learning or success at UMBC. Demonstrations of a teaching tool designed to foster student learning should show digital tools or digital displays of tools in use, accompanied by a basic poster that announces for viewers the tool and its purpose. While students can be co-authors on posters, a faculty or staff member must be the first author and should be attending to present with the student(s). We encourage submissions connected to the theme of the Symposium, Re-Envisioning General Education: Developing a Unique Foundation to Support Students’ Life-Long Learning.

To submit your abstract, please complete the PT&LS poster application form by Friday, August 7. Proposals will be screened for appropriateness to the Symposium and the author who submits this form will be notified by Tuesday, August 25 if their submission has been accepted. Further instructions about preparing and setting up posters and demos will be sent to presenters in late August. Please note that poster authors are responsible for printing and paying for printing of their posters. Tentatively, posters should be posted before the poster/demo session begins at 2:00 p.m.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to your application!

Best,
Matt, Kerrie, and Sarah

We are a friendly family looking to share our space with graduate students and postgraduate students within the area.

The house is located right by the UMBC bus Stop (CATONSVILLE ROUTE).

You will be renting a fully furnished basement room with a shared bathroom.

Rent includes washer/dryer, internet, alarm system and shared kitchen and living room.

Separate entry is also available. I also have a friendly dog (golden doodle).

No smoking or drugs.

The UMBC bus stop is less than a minute from our home. We look forward to hosting a safe place for you while you continue your education to succeed.

DETAILS

Rental Term: Lease

Amount: $675 (All Utilities Included)

Availability: 8/25/2026

Deposit: First Month Rent

Furnished: YES

If Interested, contact at - (757) 636-8271 or (774) 437-0654

Name: Sayee Bandishte

Pronouns: She/her

Semester of Internship: Fall 2025

Major: Masters in Cybersecurity

Current Class Level: Master's Student

This semester I completed a(n)...: Co-op

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): UMBC DoIT - Maryland Public Service Commission

Location of the Organization (City, State): Baltimore, MD

Title of position: GRC Analyst

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities: I am currently working as a GRC Analyst Intern with UMBC DoIT supporting the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), where I contribute to cybersecurity governance and regulatory oversight for critical infrastructure. My day-to-day work involves supporting risk assessments and control evaluations aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-30, particularly for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), and third-party vendors operating within Maryland’s energy ecosystem. I assist with documenting security expectations, mapping control evidence, identifying control gaps, and contributing to audit-ready documentation used for regulatory review. Through this experience, I’ve gained hands-on exposure to how cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance operate in a real-world public-sector and critical-infrastructure environment.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I learned about this opportunity through an email shared by the UMBC Cybersecurity Department, which highlighted the role as a hands-on governance and risk experience supporting the Maryland Public Service Commission. Given my academic focus in cybersecurity governance and my interest in public-sector and critical-infrastructure security, the role aligned strongly with my goals. I applied shortly after receiving the email and progressed through the interview process, where I discussed my coursework, framework knowledge, and interest in regulatory cybersecurity. The process reinforced the value of staying engaged with departmental communications and leveraging UMBC-specific opportunities.

What resources did you use to find your current experience?

UMBC Career Center, Career Fairs, Networking events (UMBC Connects, Info Sessions, Arts With a Purpose, etc.)

What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?

What I’ve enjoyed most is the opportunity to see how cybersecurity decisions directly impact public trust, regulatory compliance, and critical infrastructure resilience. Working at the intersection of UMBC DoIT and the Maryland PSC has allowed me to understand how cybersecurity governance is applied at a statewide level, balancing technical risk, policy considerations, and stakeholder coordination. I’ve also appreciated working with professionals who value structured frameworks, documentation quality, and risk-based decision-making, which has significantly strengthened my understanding of GRC in practice.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

Through my work, I’ve helped strengthen audit readiness and risk visibility by contributing to structured risk assessments, control gap identification, and evidence mapping efforts. I’ve supported the development of documentation that helps standardize how cybersecurity risks are evaluated and communicated across stakeholders, improving clarity and consistency. By aligning technical risks with recognized frameworks and regulatory expectations, I’ve contributed to more informed decision-making around cybersecurity oversight for energy-related systems and vendors.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

I would encourage students to actively engage with their academic departments, career emails, and UMBC-specific opportunities, as many impactful roles are shared directly through these channels. It’s also important to connect coursework to real-world applications when applying—understanding frameworks and concepts is valuable, but being able to explain how they apply in practice makes a strong difference. Finally, don’t hesitate to pursue roles that may feel challenging; internships are meant to be learning experiences.

2026 AP Scores will start being released by College Board this week – the week of July 6th. Even if you have already requested for your scores to be sent to UMBC, it still may take up to a few weeks for those scores to be received, processed, and evaluated. For additional information on how to transfer coursework and AP scores, you can view this helpful guide – including UMBC’s College Board Code. 

Until the course equivalency is fully listed in your course history you will not be able to use it as a prerequisite to make schedule changes on your own. You can check to see if the course has been fully evaluated by going to myUMBC>>Profile>>Grades>>Course History.

While advisors may be able to make updates to our FALL 2026 course suggestions based on your incoming AP information,  it is the student's responsibility to make schedule adjustments and to reach out to campus representatives if they have questions or concerns. We strongly encourage students to remain vigilant with their incoming AP scores and to make adjustments to their upcoming schedule ASAP. To do so, you can follow the steps outlined below:

• First, you should consult our AP Transfer Policies to verify whether or not you will be receiving credit for your pending scores.

• Next, you can reach out to CNMSAdvising@umbc.edu if you have any questions or concerns about how your scores may affect your STEM course suggestions for the fall (i.e. MATH/BIOL/CHEM/PHYS courses, etc.). Questions regarding any other APs should be directed to the departments that oversee that major. A complete list of advising contacts across all departments on campus can be found HERE. 

• Finally, you will need to use the Schedule Planner or Course Search to put together a new schedule. A helpful video guide for how to ADD/DROP/SWAP classes can be found HERE.  If there are major scheduling concerns or difficulties, you can reach out to CNMSAdvising@umbc.edu for a follow-up advising appointment. 

**IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are attempting to adjust your schedule prior to when your AP credits have been fully articulated, you will need to reach out to the respective department (i.e. BIOL, CMSC, ENGL, PSYC, etc.) or professor on record for override permission. To do this, you will need to have already selected your preferred section number of the course you are attempting to register for. All communication must come from your UMBC email account and will need to include your full name, Campus ID (AB0000), specific section information (i.e. LEC/DIS/SEM/LAB), and a screenshot of the related AP score. 

Please make sure to confirm that your scores were officially sent and received by UMBC prior to the start of the Fall semester. Overrides will not be given for Spring courses.

If you have any questions please email CNMSAdvising@umbc.edu.

Rent: $450/month

Includes: All utilities + WiFi and maintenance with cleaning. Location:
• 5-minute drive to UMBC
• 3 minute walk to the Westland UMBC shuttle stop
• Across from Giant on Maiden Choice Lan

Room & Home Details:

• Private, lockable bedroom (upstairs for added privacy)
• Full shared bathroom
• Shared kitchen, dining room, and living room (1st floor)
• Laundry room in basement
• Designated parking spot behind the house
• Security surveillance installed around the property

Tenant Requirements (Strict):
• Female tenants only
• No couples
• No room sharing
• No drugs, alcohol, smoking, or parties

Preference:
Female UMBC graduate students or undergraduate seniors

Availability:
Available July 2026 

Phone / WhatsApp 
443-813-7954

Temporary / 

🏡 Permanent shared Accommodation Available in gateway terrace Westland Gardens for 1 female
Ready to move in from July 
Move -in dates are flexible 

2BHK | 1.5 Bath

⭐️In-unit Washer & Dryer
⭐️Centrally conditioned Heater and AC
⭐️Walkable distance to : 
10 mins walk to Weis,
10 mins walk to dollar tree,
5 mins walk to UMBC bus stop,
10 mins walk to UMBC .

💰$368/person and utilities 

If interested, please dm 

apoorvm1@umbc.edu

UMBC ESports is proud to announce Open Summer Tryouts for our competitive Black and Gold Rocket League Teams for the 2026 Season!

• Open to ALL RANKS
• Open to ALL platforms
• Tryouts will be held on Saturday, July 25th @ 9:00PM EST. on our discord server
• Open to ALL UMBC students with a 2.0+ GPA

If you are interested, please join the UMBC Gaming & ESports discord server, and contact either of our RL Managers, Ben or Dustin, for further information

Hello Retrievers,

This is a reminder that UMBC Transit will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, and July 4th, Independence Day, in observance of the holiday. Regular service will resume on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Please take a look at the following alternative transportation options during this closure. 

Alternative Transit Options

1. Baltimore Link

- LocalLink 32 - UMBC - Patapsco Station

- LocalLink 76 - City Hall to South Baltimore Park & Ride

- LocalLink 37 - Old Court Metro to UMBC

- CityLink PURPLE - City Hall - Paradise/Catonsville - with access To Walmart at Baltimore National Pike

2. Zipcar

RideShare

- Lyft

- Uber Ride

If you need more help, please do not hesitate to reach us at transit@umbc.edu or 410.455.2454 during regular operating hours.

Hi everyone! I'm a graduate student at UMBC (Data Science) looking for a private room in a shared apartment/house near campus. Here's what I'm looking for:

• Private room for a female
• Budget: around $600/month 
• Preferably walking distance to UMBC or on the shuttle route
• Move-in: August

You can reach out to me by email : sdavkar1@umbc.edu

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