UMBC News and Magazine Headlines

The following message was shared with the UMBC community on April 21 to announce the naming of a new dean for the College of Engineering and Information Technology: * * * * * Dear UMBC...

The following message was shared with the UMBC community on April 15 to announce the naming of a new vice provost and dean of the Graduate School: * * * * * Dear UMBC Community, I...

Sean Silverman began his UMBC journey as a computer science major. After taking several programming classes in high school, he was ready to pursue a career in data science while also enrolling in...

Dear Faculty and Staff, I write to you today with an update about the leadership of the Division of Administration and Finance. As you know, we are currently searching for our next vice...

President Valerie Sheares Ashby Invites You to Join Us for the Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony Wednesday, April 30, 2025 University Center Ballroom 11:30 a.m. Community...

Written by Margie Burns, assistant teaching professor of English, UMBC Most readers hear “pride and prejudice” and immediately think of Jane Austen’s most famous novel, that salty-sweet...

Dear Students,   Student Government Association (SGA) election season is here! As undergraduates, each one of you is a member of the SGA, and the SGA represents you in the shared work of...

Williams and a Jibo robot show some UMBC pride. (Photo courtesy of Williams) As a senior in high school in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Randi Williams ’16, computer engineering, was...

Recent Visa Revocations and Status Terminations In recent weeks, the Trump administration has escalated immigration enforcement actions against noncitizens across the country. The Secretary of...

Dear UMBC Community,  I write to share an update on the university’s response to federal actions and orders and the work ahead to continue undeterred in advancing our mission and vision and...