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Rep. Kweisi Mfume’s visit

Left to right: President Valerie Sheares Ashby, Yoseph Tenaye Getachew ’29, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Essence Jones ’29, Diego Leonel Escobar ’29, Ray Conaway (district director for Rep. Mfume), and...

September 29, 2025 · 10:01 AM

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A Glorious Gift of Music

Dear UMBC Community, The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra delivered a brilliant performance in the Linehan Concert Hall last week. Led by Jonathon Heyward, the BSO’s super-talented, kind, and...

September 22, 2025 · 10:12 AM

Feedback on Middle States Self-Study Needed by 9/25

Dear UMBC Community, We’re writing today with updates on UMBC’s Middle States Higher Education Commission (MSCHE) self-study reaccreditation process and to ask you to review and comment on the...

September 15, 2025 · 3:59 PM

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Gathering on the Green

Dear UMBC Community, This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of joining students and colleagues for the Gathering on the Green, a cookout with our closest neighbors in Arbutus that began in...

September 15, 2025 · 1:17 PM

Reminder of Campus Nondiscrimination Policies

Dear Campus Community, As we mark the start of a new academic year, I want to take time to remind our community that UMBC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for...

September 11, 2025 · 2:47 PM

Happy Monday!

Starting something new

Dear UMBC Community, Happy Monday! This fall, I am starting something new, which I hope becomes a routine, and maybe even a tradition: a weekly glimpse into the inspiration that I encounter...

September 8, 2025 · 10:34 AM

Homecoming 2025 Registration Is Live!

Dear Retrievers, It's time to get excited! Homecoming 2025 is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see campus come alive with Retriever fever! This is our favorite time of year, when...

September 5, 2025 · 12:27 PM

Fall Athletics Schedule

Support our #RetrieverNation student-athletes!

#GDTBAR – It’s a Great Day To Be a Retriever Hello, Retriever Nation! I am so excited to invite you to this semester’s fall season with the Retrievers in the NCAA Division I America East...

September 2, 2025 · 2:37 PM

Recreation Opportunities for #RetrieverNation

Hello, Retriever Nation! I am absolutely thrilled for the upcoming year in UMBC Athletics! This vibrant part of our campus life is a fantastic way to bring members of our UMBC community together...

August 29, 2025 · 9:23 AM

First Day of Classes!

Best wishes for the semester ahead

Dear UMBC Community, Welcome to the first day of the fall semester! Please enjoy this video greeting on what is one of my most favorite days of the year. Sincerely, President Valerie...

August 27, 2025 · 9:15 AM

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