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Provost’s Perspective: February 27, 2026

Building on UMBC’s strengths

On Tuesday, the Division of Institutional Equity hosted a panel "On Caring for Community" as part of their series on Critical Social Justice. I had the privilege of participating with several...

February 27, 2026 · 12:42 PM

See Yourself In Black & Gold Rush 2026

Dear Colleagues, Black & Gold Rush returns March 4 – 5! This year’s theme—See Yourself In—is an invitation to all of us to see ourselves in UMBC’s story. For 36 hours, our...

February 25, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Provost’s Perspective: February 20, 2026

A full week of events on tap

Last week I spoke briefly about the importance of belonging. For many of us, this has been upended by the seemingly constant news of shifting immigration policies and enforcement, shifts that...

February 20, 2026 · 11:57 AM

Faculty Annual Report Now Open

Deadlines, instructions, and a preview of upcoming changes

Dear colleagues, The reporting period for the CY 2025 Faculty Annual Report (FAR) is now open. This communication contains essential deadlines, instructions for submission, and a preview of...

February 17, 2026 · 11:53 AM

Provost's Perspective: February 13, 2026

Celebrating belonging

A strong sense of belonging is one of the key predictors of student success and employee satisfaction. On the other hand, loneliness (not to be confused with solitude) is linked to a number of...

February 13, 2026 · 11:31 AM

Provost's Perspective: February 6, 2026

A warm welcome during this cold week

From the snow- and ice-covered confines at the tippy top of the Administration Building, I send a warm welcome with the first spring 2026 edition of the Provost's Perspective. Despite freezing...

February 6, 2026 · 10:45 AM

VP for Enrollment Management Search Update

Dear UMBC community, I am pleased to share that we have selected a committee for the national search for a vice provost for enrollment management. My thanks to the following individuals who have...

February 4, 2026 · 3:13 PM

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Semester

A flexible start, a strong semester ahead

Dear Faculty, Welcome to the spring semester. I know the semester is beginning under unusual circumstances with the recent inclement weather and campus closures. I appreciate everyone's...

January 30, 2026 · 12:12 PM

Inclement Weather Update

Dear Colleagues, We are writing to address some confusion around the inclement weather closures planned for early next week, and in particular, work and leave guidelines. Monday marks the start...

January 23, 2026 · 4:23 PM

Provost’s Perspective: December 19, 2025

Finding connection

Welcome to the final 2025 edition of the Provost's Perspective. In the four months since I started this newsletter, I have had the privilege of highlighting topics that have touched me both...

December 19, 2025 · 12:01 PM

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