Hello.

I’m inquiring to see if any department/group at UMBC has an operable monitor(s) that you are seeking to get rid of that we and DPS would appreciate repurposing for use?

Recently some of our monitors have been failing.  Wanted to check first with our campus partners to see if you all were getting rid of something like this.

If you can help us with this request, first of all THANK YOU and then please reach out to me via chat, email so we can arrange the next steps.

UMBC’s Career Center featured Cybersecurity MS student Sayee Bandishte as its "Intern of the Week". Working as a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst Intern with UMBC DoIT, she supported the Maryland Public Service Commission by evaluating cybersecurity risks and controls for critical energy infrastructure using NIST frameworks.

Read the post on her background and internship here, and learn more about UMBC's MS in Cybersecurity graduate program here.

The AOK Library and Gallery will be CLOSED Wednesday, July 8, 2026 due to a staff meeting. We will reopen at 8 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

The Atrium and RLC will be open via cardswipe to all current students, faculty, and staff. Online resources will be available through library.umbc.edu.

Printing is available in the RLC and the Commons.

We could use a few more plastic or metal inboxes/letter trays in our department.  If you have any cluttering up your areas, please email me at cfu2@umbc.edu.  Photo is just for interest.  Thank you!

OWNER BIO
Greetings! I'm a UMBC alum and former adjunct instructor. I have rented to undergrad and grad students on and off for nearly 20 years.

HOUSE DESCRIPTION
Walking distance, 5 minutes to UMBC! (1-2 minutes driving) - literally 4 blocks from campus.

This is a SHARED TOWNHOUSE w/3 other renters. 
Seeking ONE individual renter for one bedroom in upstairs of townhouse. (small-sized, 9x10 bedroom) 

$650/month 

1.5 baths, so you will share shower portion of the bathroom with 3 others, but you only have to share bathroom (toilet/sink) with 2 other persons. 

Seeking working professional or ideally, a UMBC student. No couples or kids, sorry. 
Semi-furnished first floor, but open to your furniture if you wish to bring. Shared kitchen, dining, living room & deck.

New washer, dryer, shower, hot water heater, furnace, dishwasher, fridge and deck. (all replaced within last 3 months to 3 years)

BGE (gas, electric) would be split between renters. Typically $35-70/month (split up)

Verizon would also be split: $16/month for high speed internet.

Water utility and mowing included (no charge to tenants) 
1 year lease with auto-renew option available. 
Husband and wife that also rent a small property locally in Relay. Not a big "landlord" type of deal or company - very personable yet experienced.

Thanks for your interest!

Tom 

Inquire Here: https://rental.turbotenant.com/p/5421-highridge-st-halethorpe-md/08e6b529-eb7c-48ec-a36c-70112f231b96

Enroll in an Entrepreneurship Course This Fall!

Whether you have ideas, want to unlock your creative potential, or learn how to fund your future business, the Alex. Brown Center has a class for you.

Check out our course offerings for the upcoming semester:

• ENTR 200: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • The Pitch: Turn your big idea into reality—plus earn a Social Science GEP! Learn the mechanics of opportunity recognition, market assessment, and how to bring a new venture to life.
• ENTR 201: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • The Pitch: Master real-world problem solving and unlock your creative potential. Innovation isn't just for business majors—it’s for everyone.
• ENTR 330: Entrepreneurial Finance
  • The Pitch: Fund, plan, and grow your startup with real-world finance. Learn the financial realities every founder faces to sustain a healthy business.
  • Note: This course has two prerequisites. If you are interested in taking ENTR 330 but have questions about the requirements or enrollment, please email kevinf@umbc.edu for guidance.

Spaces are limited. Sign up for one of these courses today!

UMBC’s Division of Research and Creative Achievement recently announced the recipients of the 2027 Strategic Awards for Research Transitions (START) and the 2026 Summer Research Faculty Fellowship (SURFF) awards, two of the university’s primary, internal funding opportunities that support faculty-led research and creative work. 

The latest awards cover diverse projects, including exploring the genetic origins of a neurologic disorder in Siberian huskies, securing smartphones against voice scams, building novel animated sculpture, and exploring the legacy of Argentine-born American cellist Ennio Bolognini. 

In total for fiscal year 2027, 12 faculty members and researchers across UMBC’s three colleges and the university’s research centers were awarded up to $25,000 in START funding to advance their research and creative projects. The awards help recipients build research momentum early in their careers and hone their research pitches to pursue external funding. They can also help faculty pivot to new fields of inquiry later in their careers. 

For summer 2026, 21 faculty members received a SURFF award, which supports non-tenured, tenure-track faculty members in pursuing research and creative achievement projects during the summer. Recipients are awarded $8,000 in funding. 

“Each year when we review applications, we find we have so many faculty who are being very creative and really pushing the edge of what’s known in their various disciplines,” says Don Engel, associate vice president for strategic research initiatives at UMBC, who coordinates the faculty committee that reviews prospective awards. “The proposals really illustrate the breadth of achievement that goes on across the university.”

FEMALE ROOMMATES WANTED – Near UMBC

One room available now • Second room available on or after August 9

Looking for a clean, respectful female roommate to share a beautifully renovated home less than 1.5 miles from UMBC on the Purple Shuttle route. Ideal for UMBC or UMB graduate students, Ph.D. students, or upper-level undergraduates.

Rent: $1,000/month

$500 Security Deposit

Rent Includes:

• Fully furnished private bedroom
• Shared bathroom with only one roommate
• Shared refrigerator with only one roommate
• All utilities
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Streaming TV
• Laundry
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Living and dining rooms
• Linens and towels provided
• Cleaning supplies included
• Lawn care and snow removal

Home Features

• Newly renovated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home
• Quiet, safe dead-end street
• Seconds from the UMBC Purple Shuttle
• Three nearby shopping centers and grocery stores
• Unlimited hot water
• Ample street parking

The home is shared with two female UMBC students/professionals and the homeowner couple. We value a quiet, clean, and respectful living environment.

House Rules

• Female only
• Non-smoker
• No drugs
• No pets (except approved documented service/support animals)

Academic-year lease (August 2026–May 2027) preferred. Summer and month-to-month options may be available.

Call or Text (preferred): 410-999-4668 (Mon–Fri, 6–8 p.m.)

Email:  whittleemail@gmail.com

The deadline to submit posters for printing by Research Graphics is July 28, 2026, by 5 pm.

More information can be found at https://researchgraphics.umbc.edu/welcome/poster-printing/ If you need your poster for any practice sessions, please allow extra time (at least 3 business days before practice session).

For resources on how to create a poster, templates, color checkers and more: https://researchgraphics.umbc.edu/poster-design-resources-event-info/

For any additional information, please email researchgraphics@umbc.edu

Graduate School at UMBC

Dissertation Fellowship Fall 2026 

Application Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026

Overview: The UMBC Dissertation Fellowship provides promising doctoral candidates with the financial support necessary to focus on writing and completing their dissertations. This fellowship grants students the critical time and resources needed to expedite the final stages of their degree.

Eligibility & Conditions:

Except in extraordinary circumstances, these awards are limited to one term per student. To be considered, Ph.D. candidates must be in good academic standing. Additionally, they must have:

●        No other financial support: This fellowship is strictly for students who do not have UMBC-administered financial support (such as an assistantship) during the fall term. Note: Funding status will be verified prior to application review and applicants with a GA contract through fall 2026 will not be reviewed.

●        Time to commit and focus on writing: Recipients must commit at least 20 hours per week exclusively to dissertation writing for the entire fall term. No other work assignments, besides dissertation writing, may be associated with this fellowship.

Award Details (Fall 2026):

The fellowship is awarded for the FALL term only and includes:

●      A maximum stipend of $12,500.

●      Tuition remission for 9 credits of course 899 (billed at 2 credits). Please note: The university provides tuition remission for the cost of 899 tuition only. Fellowship recipients are required to pay all mandatory fees associated with 899 registration.

Selection Criteria:

A committee selected by the Graduate School Leadership Team will review applications. Priority will be given to students who demonstrate that this award will provide the critical support needed to complete their writing, finalize revisions, and successfully defend their dissertation within the fellowship period (by the end of the fall term). Selection is based heavily on the applicant's readiness to finish, and the quality and feasibility of their management plan.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following documentation as a single PDF:

1. Fill out the application form with your information (attached).

2. Letter of Support from the Chair of the Dissertation Committee that:

○      Describes the current state of the dissertation and the probable impact of the Fellowship on the student's progress.

○      Verifies that no UMBC-administered financial support is available for the student.

     3. Management Plan (1–2 pages), written by the applicant and signed by the Chair of the Dissertation Committee. This must describe the dissertation format (regular or 3-essay/paper), status of the dissertation work, remaining steps, and a timeline for completion of those steps.

    4. Research Abstract for Lay Audience (maximum 1 page), written by the applicant in plain language for a non-expert audience, describing their research and its relevance.

    5. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (most recent version). Example of CV.

    6. Employer Documentation(if applicable): If employed outside the university, written evidence from the employer indicating a willingness to reduce the student's job hours and duties during the fellowship.

   7. Optional Statement: A brief response to the prompt: "Is there anything else you would like the committee to know about your situation and the need for a Dissertation Fellowship?"

Submission & Deadlines

●        Deadline: Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, July 10, 2026.

●        How to Apply: Email your completed application as a single PDF to dissertationfellowship@umbc.edu.

●        Notification: Recipients will be announced by Friday, July 31, 2026.

The application is attached.