Hey retrievers! This year, The Pride Center will be open from 10am-5pm, daily, Monday-Friday, starting Monday, August 23rd. We can't wait to see you all!

In this Analytics Community of Practice session, UMBC's Campus Portal Architect, Collier Jones, describes the methodology and technical process for crunching the numbers behind the 2025–2026 myUMBC report. He'll cover how AI assisted in parsing search query behavior, evaluating search response times, and processing topic categorization. This is a hybrid event with lunch provided for registered in-person participants. A virtual link will be sent to all registered participants the morning of the event. Get more information and register here.

Happy First Day of Classes! Whether you are stepping onto campus for the very first time or returning for another exciting year of research and discovery, the Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL) is here to help you start your semester off right.

Join us for the very first Coffee Monday of the year! Grab a free hot cup of coffee or tea, pick up a pastry, and take a well-deserved breather to celebrate day one. It’s the perfect, low-pressure spot to meet fellow grad students, say hi to the OGSL team, and ease into your fall routine.

• When: Monday, August 24 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Where: Office of Graduate Student Life (Commons, Room 308)

• Who: All new and returning UMBC Graduate Students

No need to stay the whole time—feel free to drop in, fill your mug, and head to your first lecture or lab, or hang out and make some new friends.

We are so glad you’re here, and we can’t wait to cheer you on this year. Welcome home, Retrievers!

Hey everyone, I have a family sized box or gluten free Cheerios that I bought by accident, they are Opened but I've only poured out one bowl and they haven't come into contact with anything. I live at hillside if someone wants to collect them! They'd just go to waste otherwise

Interested in the future of microcredentials at UMBC? Join us for an orientation to the Microcredential Advisory Committee (MAC) and learn more about how UMBC is working to strengthen and expand its microcredential ecosystem.

The MAC brings together partners from across UMBC to help inform the strategic development of microcredentials and support a thoughtful, sustainable approach to digital credentials across the university.

During this session, we will:

• Learn about the MAC, its purpose, history, and role in UMBC’s broader microcredential ecosystem
• Explore our work to date, including how the MAC has helped shape the development of microcredentials at UMBC
• Introduce this year’s three strategic subcommittees and the areas of work they will focus on during the 2026–27 academic year
• Discuss opportunities for collaboration and engagement across the UMBC community
• Look ahead at where we hope to take microcredentialing at UMBC in the coming year

Whether you’re already involved in microcredentials, curious how they might support your learners or programs, or simply interested in learning more about this emerging area of work, you’re welcome to join us.

All members of the UMBC community are welcome to attend! Faculty, staff, students, and extended community members — if you’re interested in learning more about microcredentials or getting involved with the MAC’s work, we’d love to have you join us.

RSVP

Interested in attending or a copy of the recording? Click "Sign Up" in the myUMBC event and be sure to add it to your calendar! Registered participants will receive a calendar invitation.

We will record the session for those who can't attend live.

Questions? Interested in getting involved? Reach out to Collin Sullivan, Program Director for Digital Credential Innovation, at collinsullivan@umbc.edu

Posted on behalf of the Microcredential Advisory Committee. 

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The UMBC Career Center is excited to offer virtual training sessions specifically for UMBC faculty and staff responsible for posting on-campus student jobs in Handshake.

These trainings are designed to walk hiring managers and departmental staff through:

• How to create an employer account in Handshake

• How to post and manage on-campus student jobs in Handshake

• Tips for reaching and engaging UMBC student talent

• Common troubleshooting questions

Whether you're new to Handshake or looking for a refresher, these sessions will help streamline your student hiring process and ensure your opportunities are visible to students.

Training Dates: 

• Thursday, September 24 at 10am

• Tuesday, October 27 at 2pm
• Wednesday, December 2 at 12pm

Sign up for training today!  Calendar invites will be sent out after you register.

Before the training, check out our resources for posting on-campus jobs.

For questions or special requests, please contact Annie Byrd, Assistant Director in the Career Center at anniebyrd@umbc.edu.

Please join us for the AFST Fall Welcome Reception on September 2, 2026, in the Fine Arts Building, Room 559, from 12 pm to 12:50 pm. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will also be provided.

The UMBC Career Center is excited to offer virtual training sessions specifically for UMBC faculty and staff responsible for posting on-campus student jobs in Handshake.

These trainings are designed to walk hiring managers and departmental staff through:

• How to create an employer account in Handshake

• How to post and manage on-campus student jobs in Handshake

• Tips for reaching and engaging UMBC student talent

• Common troubleshooting questions

Whether you're new to Handshake or looking for a refresher, these sessions will help streamline your student hiring process and ensure your opportunities are visible to students.

Training Dates: 

• Thursday, September 24 at 10am

• Tuesday, October 27 at 2pm
• Wednesday, December 2 at 12pm

Sign up for training today!  Calendar invites will be sent out after you register.

Before the training, check out our resources for posting on-campus jobs.

For questions or special requests, please contact Annie Byrd, Assistant Director in the Career Center at anniebyrd@umbc.edu.

There will be NO Daily Mass, Confession, or Adoration on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday this week.

Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming liturgy schedule.

Welcome Back to Campus!

The Education Abroad Office is excited to welcome you to UMBC for the Fall 2026 Semester! We are glad you are here, and we are excited to help you find ways to extend your education abroad! It has been a busy summer in our office as we sent seven faculty-led programs and a total of 85 students abroad! If you want to read about some student experiences, make sure you check out their Abroad Blogs! We have also been preparing students to go abroad for the current Fall 2026 semester and we are currently accepting applications and advising for Winter, Spring Semester, and Spring Break programs. Deadlines for these programs are fast approaching, so make sure that you get yours in! Wishing everyone a great first day!

Mark Your Calendars for the G.O. Fair!

• September 2, 2026  | 11 AM–2 PM | Commons Main Street
  Join Education Abroad staff, study abroad program directors, and returned study abroad students on Main Street in the Commons for our Global Opportunities Fair! You will get to learn about how you can explore the world while making progress towards your UMBC degree.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• September 21st: Winter and Spring Break 2027 Faculty-Led Applications Due

• October 10th: Winter and Spring Semester Non-Faculty-Led Applications Due (Except UMBC Exchange in Nanzan University and ISEP Exchange)

• Study Abroad 101 Sessions
  Monday | 11am-12pm | Virtual
  Tuesday | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Virtual
  Friday | 11am-12pm | Virtual

• Advising for Winter and Spring 2027 study abroad programs is now available! After you have attended a Study Abroad 101 session, email educationabroad@umbc.edu to schedule your meeting!