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It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Li Yan, who died on March 16, 2026. Dr. Yan joined the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering in 1990 and devoted more than three decades to UMBC. Over the course of his distinguished career, he rose from an Assistant Professor to Full Professor, helping to shape the department and its academic programs. A respected...
INDS Spring 2026 Graduate Highlight Series · Debbie- B.A. INDS Why did you choose INDS? My interests have often been varied, my passions often fickle. An INDS major allowed me to explore many of the rabbit holes in which I'd found myself over the years. List any UMBC faculty or staff you would like to highlight: Professor Eric Brown-for imparting the importance of sharing my voice Dr. Jose Arenas Gomez-for helping me find more of me What...
The teamwork and technology behind the effort · Within the past two years, multiple professional groups on UMBC's campus have come together to implement an application process for our very own Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Thanks to these efforts, prospective students can seamlessly apply to the program as they take a crucial step towards their future careers. UMBC's Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (DMSP) is a 13.5-month,...
As we approach our late-April accessibility compliance deadline, we want to share a clear roadmap of the changes coming to myUMBC and what they mean for you. Phase 1: Content Checks & Preview Coming later during the week of March 23rd. Content Checks When editing a Post or Event, you'll see a new Content Checks section that flags accessibility issues before publishing, such as missing alt text on...
Join Provost van Dulmen for a warm beverage and a chat · Have you ever wondered what a provost does? Do you have an idea that will transform higher education? Drop in and join Provost Manfred van Dulmen for a warm beverage as we head into the homestretch of the academic year. This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, ask questions, or simply enjoy some conversation over coffee and tea. No RSVP required and all are welcome. Stop by, grab a...
The latest post on the Special Collections blog · We often think of books as sacrosanct – and as a librarian, I have to agree! Many people can't abide writing in, dog-earing, or otherwise defacing a book. But there are cases where changing the structure of a book can be a creative rather than a destructive endeavor. Enter the altered book. What is an altered book? Altered books are "a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its...
Nominate an Accessibility Trailblazer Today! · Do you know a faculty member or academic department that goes above and beyond to make learning more accessible and inclusive for all students? Now is the time to recognize them! The UMBC Accessibility Trailblazer Awards celebrate individuals and departments who are pioneers in creating accessible course materials, inclusive content, and teaching practices grounded in Universal Design for...
Gain early access, provide feedback from 4/20 to 5/1 · Blackboard is preparing to launch a completely redesigned gradebook this summer, including a faster, cleaner, and significantly easier-to-use experience for faculty. To ensure the update meets the needs of instructors and their courses, Blackboard developers are inviting faculty members to participate in an upcoming technical preview program from April 20 - May 1, 2026. During a technical...
Anupam Joshi, vice provost and chief AI officer for UMBC, has been named a 2025 Fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS is one of the world’s largest general scientific societies and the publisher of the Science family of journals. Joshi is among nearly 500 scientists, engineers, and innovators who have been elected 2025 fellows for their scientifically and...
Don't fall for this new scam · Dear UMBC Community, It has come to our attention that a new wave of a popular scam has emerged. Scammers are impersonating faculty or someone with a high degree of trust among the community. In some cases, this may appear to come from a UMBC account. The scam usually begins with a story of someone with a few high-value items going through a rough patch of life. The story claims that the person...
Action Needed for Employees · Central Payroll of Maryland is implementing additional multi-factor authentication measures for our Payroll Online Service Center (POSC) site to protect employee information and payroll data. Beginning March 30, 2026, POSC will send employees a secure PIN to the email address registered with POSC when they attempt to log in. This means all employees must have a valid email address in POSC;...
1:00-2:30pm ET, April 3, 2026, ITE 325b and online · Agentic Vibe Coding from the Terminal Prof. Tim Oates, UMBC 1-2:30pm ET, April 3, 2026, ITE 325b and online Large language models have become surprisingly capable coding partners - not just for autocomplete, but for turning a rough problem statement into runnable code, tests, and iterative improvements. In this talk I'll give a short, technical overview of why coding assistants work...
Dear UMBC Community, I am sure that many of you have heard the very sad news of the passing of Eric Coleman Hrabowski, the only son of UMBC’s long-serving, transformative leader, President Emeritus Freeman Hrabowski, and Jackie Hrabowski. I know that this caring community grieves for and with the family, as do I. We send them our love, strength, and support, today and always. I write to you now...
Deadline to Apply April 1 - April 30 · The Office of Residential Life is happy to announce the applications for the Student Success Scholarship and the Clarence E. Robinson Jr. Memorial Scholarship will open April 1. Both scholarships are awarded each Spring to be used in the upcoming Fall semester. Residents may apply for both scholarships, however, if selected, will only be eligible to receive one of the scholarship awards. Student...
Dear UMBC Community, We write to you today to share the following updates and reminders. We distributed federal immigration enforcement cards across campus. The card and related FAQs are available on our Federal Orders and Actions website. The cards have been printed in English and Spanish and have been distributed to locations such as the Center for Global Engagement and the Mosaic Center. The...
Press "play" to watch the trailer! · Join us for the UMBC screening of BEING MICHELLE which follows the courageous journey of a Deaf and disabled woman who survived incarceration and abuse under unimaginable circumstances by a system that refused to accommodate her needs as a Deaf person with autism in Lowell Prison, Florida. Michelle's trajectory changed when she met Kim Law, a blind volunteer life coach who teaches classes to...
Set goals, create a study schedule, get motivated, and learn · The Spring semester is half way over. Time to lock in and finish strong. Managing your time, staying motivated, and holding yourself accountable can be hard, especially with Spring fever and Summer right around the corner. Book an Academic Skills Meeting with us today and cross that Spring semester finish line! Academic Skills Meetings can help you further develop skills and academic strategies...
Join us for lunch, public humanities keynote & exhibition! · Global Asias Symposium & Celebration Monday, May 4 11am-6:30pm This daylong event will showcase and celebrate the work of the Global Asias Initiative, a three-year initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation that has created a forum for engaging in conversations in the fields of Asian American Studies, Asian diaspora studies, and Asian Studies. The Initiative has has created connections across...
The Dresher Center is pleased to announce that Agata Ambrozewicz has been awarded the 2026 Mary Akaras Scholarship Book Award. A returning English major, Agata is a dedicated humanities student who engages deeply with complex texts and contributes thoughtfully in every class. She is an accomplished poet and an active translator of Polish poetry, with a recent translation accepted for publication...
Repost from Division of Information Technology (DoIT) · As we approach our late-April accessibility compliance deadline, we want to share a clear roadmap of the changes coming to myUMBC and what they mean for you. Phase 1: Content Checks & Preview Coming later during the week of March 23rd. Content Checks When editing a Post or Event, you'll see a new Content Checks section that flags accessibility issues before publishing, such as missing alt text on...
