An Update on Our Response to Federal Actions and Orders
Dear Faculty and Staff,
This week, the world marked the five-year anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. As we reflect on that global crisis—remembering all the lives lost, honoring the heroes who were on the front lines of care, and considering lessons learned and implications for our future—it is worth recalling the uncertainty and anxiety of the early days of that crisis. 
Today, in higher education, the uncertainty brought on by recent and ongoing changes at the federal level is creating anxiety that feels in some ways similar to what we felt five years ago, with questions about what the specific impacts will be—and how widespread and long-lasting—and how we will continue to care for our communities and advance our public-serving educational and research missions. It is worth remembering what we did in those early days of the pandemic, as well: We came together; we adapted; and we made decisions that were grounded in our values and based on the best information we had. 
To be clear, higher education is not confronting a pandemic today. But we are, as a sector, facing tremendous challenges, including recent and potential changes in federal funding policies and practices that could devastate our country’s research capacity and cuts in education spending and other areas that could significantly affect educational institutions and the states and communities in which they are located.
I want to acknowledge the concerns. I know they may be heightened as you read of austerity measures being announced at other institutions, including some in Maryland, whose research funding has already been cut significantly and/or whose institutional budgets rely heavily on federal funding. No institution, not even the wealthiest, could replace federal research dollars out of their own budgets or with state funds or philanthropy. A loss of federal research funding on the scale that has been proposed would fundamentally change our nation’s academic research enterprise, and it would, inevitably, change the role of research in higher education and the teaching and learning that occurs on our campuses. 
We simply do not know yet what the scale of impact will be, whether on research or any other aspect of our work. Nor do we know how federal changes will affect our state and its budget—though we know that more than one-third of the state’s budget comes from federal sources and that we were already anticipating (and prepared for) a reduction in state funding this year. What we know is that there will be impacts, and they are likely to be significant. 
As the state funding picture becomes clearer, and as court rulings, congressional actions, and other efforts hopefully provide more clarity on federal funding, we will keep you informed and communicate with you about any steps the university may need to take to adapt to changing circumstances. Our core team continues to meet frequently to assess real and potential impacts of federal orders and actions. Please visit our related website for up-to-date information and communications concerning these issues. 
I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had over the last few weeks to meet with you and hear your concerns and questions on a variety of issues related to federal orders and actions, including in recent meetings with academic chairs, directors from across the university, and shared governance, whose leadership I greatly appreciate. In all of these conversations, the concerns I hear speak to our shared values and our shared vision for UMBC. 
As we head toward spring break, I hope you all will find some time to rest and renew. I hope, as well, that we reflect on the importance of UMBC and its mission and that you know how much we value your dedication to this community and its work. 
Sincerely, 
President Valerie Sheares Ashby 
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Dear Faculty and Staff,
This week, the world marked the five-year anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. As we reflect on that global crisis—remembering all the lives lost, honoring the heroes who were on the front lines of care, and considering lessons learned and implications for our future—it is worth recalling the uncertainty and anxiety of the early days of that crisis. 
Today, in higher education, the uncertainty brought on by recent and ongoing changes at the federal level is creating anxiety that feels in some ways similar to what we felt five years ago, with questions about what the specific impacts will be—and how widespread and long-lasting—and how we will continue to care for our communities and advance our public-serving educational and research missions. It is worth remembering what we did in those early days of the pandemic, as well: We came together; we adapted; and we made decisions that were grounded in our values and based on the best information we had. 
To be clear, higher education is not confronting a pandemic today. But we are, as a sector, facing tremendous challenges, including recent and potential changes in federal funding policies and practices that could devastate our country’s research capacity and cuts in education spending and other areas that could significantly affect educational institutions and the states and communities in which they are located.
I want to acknowledge the concerns. I know they may be heightened as you read of austerity measures being announced at other institutions, including some in Maryland, whose research funding has already been cut significantly and/or whose institutional budgets rely heavily on federal funding. No institution, not even the wealthiest, could replace federal research dollars out of their own budgets or with state funds or philanthropy. A loss of federal research funding on the scale that has been proposed would fundamentally change our nation’s academic research enterprise, and it would, inevitably, change the role of research in higher education and the teaching and learning that occurs on our campuses. 
We simply do not know yet what the scale of impact will be, whether on research or any other aspect of our work. Nor do we know how federal changes will affect our state and its budget—though we know that more than one-third of the state’s budget comes from federal sources and that we were already anticipating (and prepared for) a reduction in state funding this year. What we know is that there will be impacts, and they are likely to be significant. 
As the state funding picture becomes clearer, and as court rulings, congressional actions, and other efforts hopefully provide more clarity on federal funding, we will keep you informed and communicate with you about any steps the university may need to take to adapt to changing circumstances. Our core team continues to meet frequently to assess real and potential impacts of federal orders and actions. Please visit our related website for up-to-date information and communications concerning these issues. 
I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had over the last few weeks to meet with you and hear your concerns and questions on a variety of issues related to federal orders and actions, including in recent meetings with academic chairs, directors from across the university, and shared governance, whose leadership I greatly appreciate. In all of these conversations, the concerns I hear speak to our shared values and our shared vision for UMBC. 
As we head toward spring break, I hope you all will find some time to rest and renew. I hope, as well, that we reflect on the importance of UMBC and its mission and that you know how much we value your dedication to this community and its work. 
Sincerely, 
President Valerie Sheares Ashby 
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In collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, we are excited to announce a new opportunity for student entrepreneurs, the UMBC Entrepreneurshop

 

The full implementation is being worked on, however, there will be a pilot that will launch immediately after Spring Break, providing an opportunity for students to showcase and/or sell their goods or services in the Commons for FREE!

 

You can also use the space to survey students about your idea or get feedback. There will be 3 tables available every Friday from 10-2 on Main Street until May 9th.

 

See the link below for more information and to submit a request!

 

https://forms.gle/6guxQpx5U7oGkwoj6

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Join the Accounting Club for a special PwC Speaker Event TODAY from 3:00–4:00 PM in Commons 318. Enjoy free pizza and snacks while hearing insider tips from speakers Mr.Linh, Mr.Roshan, and Ms.Harshika, and explore exciting career opportunities. 

We hope to see you there! 


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Dear UMBC Community, 

As you know, this afternoon, a Baltimore County Police officer was injured in a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Baltimore County Police station on Wilkens Avenue. This was a shocking incident of violence, especially because of its proximity to our campus. I want to assure our UMBC community that there is no imminent or ongoing danger to our community, and the shooting has been determined to have been an isolated incident. The suspect was taken into custody immediately following the incident, and the Baltimore County officer is in the hospital in stable condition. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division and the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating. 

I want to commend our UMBC Police Department for its exemplary work throughout today’s incident. Our officers were among the first to arrive on the scene, and I am grateful for their swift and professional actions, and for their leadership in keeping us informed and staying closely connected to Baltimore County Police. Our thoughts and support go out to the injured officer and his family and to the Baltimore County Police Department in this difficult time. 

I want to remind you that resources are available for faculty, staff, and students who may need support. Please do not hesitate to seek out resources for support should you need them. 

For students:

Retriever Integrated Health

Retriever Care 

For employees and their households:

Employee Assistance Program 

Immediate assistance and 24/7 support resources are also available

Sincerely,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby


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Dear UMBC Community, 

As you know, this afternoon, a Baltimore County Police officer was injured in a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Baltimore County Police station on Wilkens Avenue. This was a shocking incident of violence, especially because of its proximity to our campus. I want to assure our UMBC community that there is no imminent or ongoing danger to our community, and the shooting has been determined to have been an isolated incident. The suspect was taken into custody immediately following the incident, and the Baltimore County officer is in the hospital in stable condition. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division and the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating. 

I want to commend our UMBC Police Department for its exemplary work throughout today’s incident. Our officers were among the first to arrive on the scene, and I am grateful for their swift and professional actions, and for their leadership in keeping us informed and staying closely connected to Baltimore County Police. Our thoughts and support go out to the injured officer and his family and to the Baltimore County Police Department in this difficult time. 

I want to remind you that resources are available for faculty, staff, and students who may need support. Please do not hesitate to seek out resources for support should you need them. 

For students:

Retriever Integrated Health

Retriever Care 

For employees and their households:

Employee Assistance Program 

Immediate assistance and 24/7 support resources are also available

Sincerely,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby


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Dear UMBC Community, 

As you know, this afternoon, a Baltimore County Police officer was injured in a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Baltimore County Police station on Wilkens Avenue. This was a shocking incident of violence, especially because of its proximity to our campus. I want to assure our UMBC community that there is no imminent or ongoing danger to our community, and the shooting has been determined to have been an isolated incident. The suspect was taken into custody immediately following the incident, and the Baltimore County officer is in the hospital in stable condition. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division and the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating. 

I want to commend our UMBC Police Department for its exemplary work throughout today’s incident. Our officers were among the first to arrive on the scene, and I am grateful for their swift and professional actions, and for their leadership in keeping us informed and staying closely connected to Baltimore County Police. Our thoughts and support go out to the injured officer and his family and to the Baltimore County Police Department in this difficult time. 

I want to remind you that resources are available for faculty, staff, and students who may need support. Please do not hesitate to seek out resources for support should you need them. 

For students:

Retriever Integrated Health

Retriever Care 

For employees and their households:

Employee Assistance Program 

Immediate assistance and 24/7 support resources are also available

Sincerely,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby


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Dear UMBC Community, 

As you know, this afternoon, a Baltimore County Police officer was injured in a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Baltimore County Police station on Wilkens Avenue. This was a shocking incident of violence, especially because of its proximity to our campus. I want to assure our UMBC community that there is no imminent or ongoing danger to our community, and the shooting has been determined to have been an isolated incident. The suspect was taken into custody immediately following the incident, and the Baltimore County officer is in the hospital in stable condition. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division and the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating. 

I want to commend our UMBC Police Department for its exemplary work throughout today’s incident. Our officers were among the first to arrive on the scene, and I am grateful for their swift and professional actions, and for their leadership in keeping us informed and staying closely connected to Baltimore County Police. Our thoughts and support go out to the injured officer and his family and to the Baltimore County Police Department in this difficult time. 

I want to remind you that resources are available for faculty, staff, and students who may need support. Please do not hesitate to seek out resources for support should you need them. 

For students:

Retriever Integrated Health

Retriever Care 

For employees and their households:

Employee Assistance Program 

Immediate assistance and 24/7 support resources are also available

Sincerely,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby


]]> Dear UMBC Community,  As you know, this afternoon, a Baltimore County Police officer was injured in a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Baltimore County Police station on Wilkens... https://umbc.edu/stories/148104/ https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/148179/guest@my.umbc.edu/8ca1d9172d22f2cf60836169e9045bf3/api/pixel president president-valerie-sheares-ashby rss story UMBC News & Magazine https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/umbc-news-magazine https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/943/24435aa6207c452e7bc15cc74b42c7bb/xsmall.png?1748556657 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/943/24435aa6207c452e7bc15cc74b42c7bb/original.png?1748556657 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/943/24435aa6207c452e7bc15cc74b42c7bb/xxlarge.png?1748556657 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/943/24435aa6207c452e7bc15cc74b42c7bb/xlarge.png?1748556657 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/943/24435aa6207c452e7bc15cc74b42c7bb/large.png?1748556657 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/943/24435aa6207c452e7bc15cc74b42c7bb/medium.png?1748556657 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/943/24435aa6207c452e7bc15cc74b42c7bb/small.png?1748556657 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/943/24435aa6207c452e7bc15cc74b42c7bb/xsmall.png?1748556657 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/943/24435aa6207c452e7bc15cc74b42c7bb/xxsmall.png?1748556657 UMBC News & Magazine 0 0 false Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:16:22 -0400 March 13 Open House Cancelled Due to events that occured around campus today, the March 13 Open House is cancelled. ]]> Due to events that occured around campus today, the March 13 Open House is cancelled. https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/148103/guest@my.umbc.edu/7fd627a287e4a8a6bc98523c4ae83eaf/api/pixel website UMBC Observatory https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/observatory https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/421/67455a0673f5cf26deae5b270c003e83/xsmall.png?1509045831 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/421/67455a0673f5cf26deae5b270c003e83/original.png?1509045831 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/421/67455a0673f5cf26deae5b270c003e83/xxlarge.png?1509045831 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/421/67455a0673f5cf26deae5b270c003e83/xlarge.png?1509045831 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/421/67455a0673f5cf26deae5b270c003e83/large.png?1509045831 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/421/67455a0673f5cf26deae5b270c003e83/medium.png?1509045831 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/421/67455a0673f5cf26deae5b270c003e83/small.png?1509045831 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/421/67455a0673f5cf26deae5b270c003e83/xsmall.png?1509045831 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/421/67455a0673f5cf26deae5b270c003e83/xxsmall.png?1509045831 UMBC Observatory 0 0 false Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:32:27 -0400 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:33:49 -0400 REMINDER: Masquerade & Mardi Gras Beads Creative NIght Friendly reminder that tonight is a creative night where you can make your own Mardi Gras Masquerade Mask tonight from 7-9 in Flat Tuesday. 

Pizza will also be there!!
]]> Friendly reminder that tonight is a creative night where you can make your own Mardi Gras Masquerade Mask tonight from 7-9 in Flat Tuesday.  Pizza will also be there!! https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/148102/guest@my.umbc.edu/7a4e693892c1e993249886d9de447e94/api/pixel Black Student Union https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/bsu https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/723/97daa09f274c19e07460a340c0e337cb/xsmall.png?1679580207 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/723/97daa09f274c19e07460a340c0e337cb/original.png?1679580207 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/723/97daa09f274c19e07460a340c0e337cb/xxlarge.png?1679580207 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/723/97daa09f274c19e07460a340c0e337cb/xlarge.png?1679580207 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/723/97daa09f274c19e07460a340c0e337cb/large.png?1679580207 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/723/97daa09f274c19e07460a340c0e337cb/medium.png?1679580207 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/723/97daa09f274c19e07460a340c0e337cb/small.png?1679580207 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/723/97daa09f274c19e07460a340c0e337cb/xsmall.png?1679580207 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/723/97daa09f274c19e07460a340c0e337cb/xxsmall.png?1679580207 Black Student Union 0 0 true Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:52:18 -0400