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Statement on International Travel During Spring Break

UMBC’s Center for Global Engagement wishes to remind all international employees and visiting scholars planning international travel during Spring Break to review their travel documents ahead of their departure.

J-1 Exchange Visitors

Individuals holding J-1 Exchange Visitor status (including J-1 Professors, Research Scholars, and Short-Term Scholars) must check the validity of the travel validation (signature) on the front of their Form DS-2019. Travel validations remain valid for one year for most J-1 categories, but are only valid for six months for Short-Term Scholars. Additionally, travelers must ensure that their J-1 visa remains valid through the date that they plan to return to the U.S. and passports should be valid for at least six months after the date of reentry.

H-1B Employees

Employees holding H-1B status must confirm that their H-1B visa will be valid on the date of their planned reentry into the U.S. If employees obtained H-1B status by changing from another nonimmigrant status from within the U.S., then it is important to remember that an H-1B visa is required for reentry to the U.S. after international travel. Additionally, travelers must ensure that their passports are valid for at least six months after the date of reentry.

In-person Interviews for Visa Applicants

As we have shared on our Immigration Policy Updates page, the U.S. Department of State recently made changes to its in-person interview policy. The Department’s new policy makes the requirement for an in-person interview a discretionary decision by consular officers; travelers should not assume that their in-person interview will be waived.The in-person interview may add to the time to process a visa renewal. Additionally, visa appointment wait times can fluctuate drastically without warning.

For these reasons, anyone whose visa has expired should carefully consider these factors in planning any potential international travel. Before departing the U.S., travelers without valid visas should work with the U.S. embassy or consulate in their travel destination to determine if they are required to appear for an in-person interview. If an in-person interview is required, travelers should secure an appointment before departing the U.S. We strongly recommend that travelers seek an appointment during the early part of their trip, since there can be unexpected delays in the visa renewal process. Anyone who departs the U.S. with an expired visa will not be able to return until they are issued a new visa.

Future Communications

International employees and scholars should monitor their UMBC email account closely for important messages from the Center for Global Engagement as this is how we will send alerts of any changes in U.S. immigration policy.

Anyone who has questions about their individual travel plans should contact me prior to travel. We wish a safe journey to those choosing to travel during Spring Break, and we hope that all members of our community enjoy the break and come back refreshed and ready to finish out the semester.

Diane Zeenny Ghorayeb
International Scholar Coordinator
Center for Global Engagement

Celebrating Jack Suess

This message was shared with the campus community to announce the future retirement of Jack Suess ’80, M.S. ’95, UMBC’s longtime leader of the Division of Information Technology.

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Dear UMBC Community,

With deep gratitude for his extraordinary career of service to UMBC, I write to share with you the news that Jack Suess ’80, M.S. ’95, will be retiring from his role as vice president for information technology and chief information officer. We do not have an official retirement date for him yet because he has graciously agreed to stay on until a search for his successor is completed.

In conversations about UMBC’s strategic plan and a vision for the future, Jack and I determined together that this would be the right time for a transition in leadership in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT). A new leader will join at an opportune time, able to align the division with a new set of strategic priorities for the university and contribute meaningfully to advancing those goals. I am grateful to Jack for his characteristically unselfish thinking about how best to position DoIT to lead us toward our vision for the university, in service to our mission and our students, staff, and faculty.

Jack has always had the best interests of UMBC in mind, and he personifies the spirit of this community’s devotion to one another and to UMBC. He has served in his current role since 2005 and has led the division since 1997, but his affiliation with the university goes back much longer.

Jack came to UMBC as a first-generation college student in 1976. He studied mathematics and computer science, but it was a student job in information technology that would set the course of his life. In 1980, when he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in math, his student job became a full-time role that blossomed into a career of leadership and service at UMBC. He is a big part of why UMBC is known as an innovator; he and the university were among the early adopters of Internet2 in 1997, and he has spearheaded initiatives in advanced networking, cloud computing, and more. His email address—jack@umbc.edu—screams “early adopter,” but, more than that, it conveys a big part of who he is. Jack, at UMBC.

He did not want this message to be all about him, of course. He wanted it to be about the culture of service and partnership that permeates DoIT, and about UMBC’s active—often leading—voice in national conversations and collaborations concerning technology in higher education and research.

As to the former, Jack is proud of the work of his team in advancing the research enterprise at UMBC, in helping faculty leverage technology in their teaching, and in supporting the administrative functions of the university. He also is gratified by the role that many DoIT staff members have played in the life of the university, including serving in shared governance roles. He set a good example and a high bar for such participation, serving on many UMBC planning groups, steering committees, and advisory boards over the years. For his outstanding service, Jack has been honored with both a UMBC Alumni Award and a Presidential Staff Leadership Award. Nationally, Jack has been honored with the prestigious EDUCAUSE Leadership in the Profession award and the Internet2 Presidential Leadership in the Community award.

Today, Jack’s own experience as a student-employee-turned-staffer is one among many stories of alumni whose successful career arcs—at UMBC and around the world, at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more—began as student employees in DoIT.

As to UMBC’s leading role in technology in higher education nationally, there is much to celebrate. Going back to 1997, UMBC was among the first 50 universities to participate in the National Science Foundation (NSF) high-speed network program, vBNS. Decades later, in 2014, it was among 100 universities selected for NSF’s CC*IIE program to advance 100Gb technology. Jack was the principal investigator (PI) on both of those NSF grants, and he has been a co-PI on an NSF grant to increase the representation of women in information technology. He and others in DoIT have served in numerous leadership roles in national information technology groups, including InCommon, Internet2, and EDUCAUSE.

That combination of service and innovation is at the heart of the division that Jack has led for three decades, and UMBC is all the better for it. We will share more about a search for Jack’s successor soon. Today, please join me in congratulating Jack on his remarkable career and in thanking him for his immeasurable contributions to our beloved UMBC community.

Sincerely,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby

Update on Impact of Executive Orders on Research and Creative Achievement

Dear UMBC Community,

I write with an update regarding the impacts of federal orders and actions on UMBC’s research and creative achievement activities.

As you may be aware, on February 21, a Maryland District Court judge issued an order granting a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking parts of two federal executive orders concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (“Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,” and “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”). It is the position of UMBC’s general counsel that this injunction should prevent federal agencies from: stopping or modifying contracts and grants that directly or indirectly address DEI; requiring certification of non-violation of federal anti-discrimination laws for continued funding; or bringing enforcement action against grantees or contractors based on certifications of compliance with the executive orders for continued funding. The injunction is directly relevant to a situation that has developed recently at UMBC.

One day before the injunction, we received a formal stop-work order from a federal agency concerning a research project that was to be halted in response to the executive order, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing.” Given the nationwide injunction, UMBC has contacted the agency to confirm that the order is rescinded in light of the recent court action. As we await a response, the important work on this research project is continuing at UMBC. We are coordinating with the Office of the General Counsel and the Maryland Office of the Attorney General as we consider our legal position should further action become necessary. We remain in close contact with the principal investigator on the federal grant, as well as individuals and organizations who serve as subcontractors, keeping them informed as we move forward.

We also are in communication with colleagues across the University System of Maryland and with colleagues on the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Council on Research to share information across the academic community.

While we do not anticipate communicating with the campus community about every impact we see from federal executive orders and actions, we thought it would be helpful to share with you a sense of how we are responding and what protocols we are following in such circumstances.

Please refer to my February 5 message for more information and guidance on grant-funded programs, and please visit the university’s central hub of information about recent federal orders and related actions for the latest updates.

Sincerely,

Karl V. Steiner

Vice President for Research and Creative Achievement

Celebrating Jack Suess

Dear UMBC Community,

Sincerely,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby

State Department Provides Update on Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued updated guidance regarding which applicants for U.S. visas may qualify for a waiver of the in-person interview requirement. This update supersedes previous guidance issued in December 2023. The update lists particular visa types that are eligible for waiver of the in-person interview, including A, G, NATO and TECRO visas.

Relevant to international students and scholars, “applicants who previously held a visa in the same category that expired less than 12 months prior to the new application” are also eligible for an interview waiver. Additionally, such applicants must: be applying for the visa renewal in their country of nationality or residence (home country), never have been refused a visa in the past, and have no apparent or potential ineligibility issues.

Crucially, this policy update establishes that consular officers have the authority and discretion to waive the in-person interview requirement, but they “may still require in-person interviews on a case-by-case basis or because of local conditions.” The update recommends that visa applicants “check embassy and consulate websites for more detailed information about visa application requirements and procedures, and to learn more about the embassy or consulate’s operating status and services.”

Our advice continues to be that students and scholars should plan ahead as much as possible for any necessary visa renewals. Because the U.S. Department of State now makes the requirement for an in-person interview a discretionary decision by consular officers, applicants should not assume that their in-person interview will be waived. Moreover, visa appointment wait times can fluctuate drastically without warning.

Responding to Recent Executive Orders and Actions

Dear UMBC Community,

I want to express my thanks to the many of you who have reached out to me in recent days to voice their concerns and ask about the current and future state of the work of the Division of Institutional Equity in light of recent federal orders and actions. Your support is an inspiring demonstration of our shared values, most especially, inclusive excellence.

As you may know, late on Friday evening, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague letter that put forth a very broad interpretation of the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which ended race-conscious admissions. The Dear Colleague letter interprets that ruling to prohibit all race-conscious activities at educational institutions that receive federal funding—“hiring, promotion, compensation, financial aid, scholarships, prizes, administrative support, discipline, housing, graduation ceremonies, and all other aspects of student, academic, and campus life.”

A Dear Colleague letter does not carry the force of law, nor can it change existing law. We have and will continue to abide by existing laws, including through the university’s nondiscrimination policy. Higher education associations responded swiftly to the Dear Colleague letter this week, urging institutions not to overreact or try to comply preemptively with the guidance.

OCR’s Dear Colleague letter followed several recent federal executive orders and other actions targeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts broadly. Some of these are being challenged in the courts. Additionally, Maryland State Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, together with 15 other state attorneys general, have issued this multistate guidance on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility employment initiatives.

We take seriously the direct targeting of this work, which is so central to our identity and core values. We are monitoring closely the orders and actions related to these issues and assessing as best we can the risk and potential impacts for UMBC. We also are continuing to hold UMBC to the highest standards in adhering to university policies and applicable state and federal laws.

To that end, I want to reiterate that all of the university’s programs and activities are open for full participation by all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the university’s nondiscrimination policy.

Who we are as an institution demands that we continue to:

Create a community culture that values each individual
Protect the civil rights of all faculty, staff, and students
Come together across differences
Uphold free speech and academic freedom

This is not the work of a single office or division, but rather the collective responsibility of our entire campus community. Thank you again for your support, your dedication, and your partnership.

Sincerely,

Tanyka M. Barber

Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer

Care and Resources for UMBC Students ↗

Dear UMBC Students,

Over the last few weeks, multiple presidential executive orders have been announced that impact our campus community. I assure all of you that your education, safety, and well-being are UMBC’s highest priority.

Our community is enriched by the differences in our stories and perspectives, and we continue to be guided by our value of inclusive excellence that recognizes our common humanity.

If you have questions or concerns, there are campuswide resources and student events and resources to support you. Student Affairs, along with our student leaders, campus leaders, and offices and departments across campus, are working together to develop additional informational programming. We will continue to share updates on the resources weblinks.

Last week you received several important email messages. President Sheares Ashby shared An Update on Our Work Related to Federal Executive Orders and Actions, and you also received messages regarding the Potential for Federal Immigration Enforcement at UMBC and Implications of an Executive Order on Research and Creative Achievement (for graduate students). International students received Information and Resources. If you have not read these messages, I encourage you to do so, as they contain information about the university’s responses as well as guidance for our community.

Together we can work to ensure that UMBC continues to be a place that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all.

Best,

Renique Kersh, Ph.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Information and Resources for International Students

UMBC’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is closely monitoring the executive orders being issued and actions taken in Washington. CGE has developed an Immigration Policy Updates page that will include essential information on any new executive orders, changes to agency policies, and legal updates as courts rule on the legality and constitutionality of particular actions in ways that affect their implementation.

International students are an essential part of UMBC’s vibrant community, and we wish to reiterate our commitment to supporting all community members in this time of uncertainty.

It is as important as ever to take care of ourselves and each other. Remember that UMBC has support resources available through Retriever Integrated Health and Retriever Support Services. These resources include, but are not limited to, access to counseling services and peer support services.

For our alumni engaged in Optional Practical Training (OPT) and other forms of employment, your employer’s human resources department may also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program. We encourage you to use these resources and continue to support one another with compassion.

If you have questions, need help accessing resources, or simply wish to talk, please do not hesitate to contact CGE’s International Student and Scholar Services team. We offer walk-in advising hours during which any international student can speak with an advisor without an appointment. Walk-in advising occurs on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm., Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For those farther from campus, we also offer virtual appointments and have a Help Ticket system, both of which can be accessed on the Contact Us page of our website.

Dr. David L. Di Maria
Senior International Officer & Associate Vice Provost for International Education

An Update on Our Work Related to Federal Executive Orders and Actions

Dear UMBC Community,

I am writing to you today to share more about the work that we are doing to monitor and respond to the developments in Washington. As I communicated with you in a message last week, I have assembled a core team of relevant leaders with whom I am meeting frequently to assess the various executive orders and related actions of the new Trump administration and how they may affect UMBC.

I want to share the makeup of that core team, which consists of several senior leaders, as well as others whose expertise is particularly critical to our efforts. Many core team members are leading small rapid-response teams—subgroups specific to an issue, area of work, or audience. The subgroups will contract and expand—the number of groups themselves, as well as their memberships—to meet evolving needs.

Joining me on the core team are:

Manfred H. M. van Dulmen, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kacey Hammel, Chief of Staff to the President
Paul A. Meggett, Vice President and General Counsel
Yaakov “Jake” Weissmann ’06, Vice President, Government Relations and Community Affairs
Academic Excellence Team Leader: Ana Oskoz, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Budget and Finance Team Leader: Kristy Michel, Associate Vice President, Administration and Finance
Communications Team Leaders: Tim Cobb, Interim Vice President, University Communications and Marketing; and Angela Paik, consultant
Enrollment Team Leader: Yvette Mozie-Ross ’88, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Planning
Inclusive Excellence Team Leader: Tanyka M. Barber, Vice President, Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer
Global Engagement Team Leader: David L. Di Maria, Associate Vice Provost for International Education
Research and Creative Achievement Team Leader: Karl V. Steiner, Vice President, Research and Creative Achievement
Student Success Team Leader: Renique T. Kersh, Vice President, Student Affairs

Over time, I know that these leaders will draw on the expertise and perspectives of many of you; thank you in advance for your support and assistance should they reach out to you. Please also know that you may reach out to the individuals listed above with questions or concerns about specific issues.

As our work continues, we will communicate with you regularly. Some messages will come from me, and some will come from other members of the team, as was the case with this week’s messages regarding research and creative achievement activities and the potential for federal immigration enforcement on campus.

We also have created a website to serve as a central hub of relevant campus resources and information. Campus communications related to the Trump administration’s orders and actions will be housed there, as well as an updated list of resources related to federal actions that may impact UMBC.

We are witnessing a substantial amount of change in Washington, both in volume and scope. The impacts of that change on us as individuals, as an educational community, and as a research institution are not yet clear. What is certain—rock-solid—is our commitment to UMBC’s mission and vision. I urge you all to carry on with your important work, knowing that our support for it and for the well-being of all members of this community is unwavering.

Sincerely,

President Valerie Sheares Ashby

Impact of Executive Orders on Research and Creative Achievement Activities ↗

Dear Colleagues,

Like many of you, we have been following the rapid developments coming out of the new administration over the past couple of weeks. A number of federal agencies are continuing to update their policies and solicitations in response to recent White House executive orders. Several of you have shared questions about potential impact on your Research and Creative Achievement (RCA) activities.

We recognize that many of our UMBC colleagues and investigators are concerned and are looking for guidance. At this time, we are still assessing the impact on our funded programs and what steps we may need to take to follow these directives.

We are in close contact with other institutions in USM, as well as with national organizations to determine the best course of action to respond to the executive orders and the directives by the federal agencies.

As an institution, we are closely monitoring the executive orders and agency directives and are working on understanding the potential impact on our RCA community. We will navigate these challenges together and will provide more information as it becomes available. Here is some guidance we can provide you at this time:

Pre-submission and pre-award:

Our Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) will continue to submit proposals as submission systems at federal agencies are operational.
As proposal deadlines approach, please check program websites and solicitations for any updates on due dates or requirements to ensure that your proposal is compliant.
Sponsor proposal review timelines may be extended. Please continue to review specific sponsor guidelines regularly to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Consider signing up for alerts from the agencies you apply to.

Existing awards:

Please continue with business as usual. The terms and conditions of your active grant remain enforceable for the current funding period as long as the award is in good standing. This includes the ability to invoice and receive reimbursement. If there is a change to your award, OSP will notify the unit business office and principal investigator. Agencies are required to notify us if there will be changes to your funding once the contract is in place.
Try to remain in contact with your program officers but be aware that some of them may have a pause on communications.
Monitor policy updates from the federal agency overseeing your grant for any updates on funding or compliance requirements. See also the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) resource page linked below.
If PIs or RAs receive any award modifications or other notices, please forward them to the OSP as soon as possible (cc your unit business office), so that these can be reviewed and processed quickly.
Notify OSP (and cc your unit business office) if you receive a “Stop Work” notice from a federal sponsor for an award. A stop work order typically means that all project work needs to stop immediately and no expenses can be incurred on the project as of the effective date of the stop work notice. In this case, principal investigators should work with their unit business office (department administrator), who will work with the post-award support staff and your unit’s OSP manager to determine the appropriate next steps.
Closely monitor obligated budget balances to avoid deficits while awaiting future obligations. Anticipated future funding remains subject to availability of funds and should not be considered guaranteed.
Make sure to meet existing deadlines for technical reports or other deliverables.
If you have questions about your awards, please contact your unit business office, who should be in contact with your unit’s assigned OSP grants and contracts manager.

COGR resource page on executive orders and agency directives

The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) has developed the 2025 Administration Transition Information and Resources webpage that compiles recent executive orders, agency directives, and other information that is relevant to upcoming and current federal contracts and grants.

Sincerely,

Karl V. Steiner

Vice President for Research and Creative Achievement

Regarding the Potential for Federal Immigration Enforcement at UMBC

Dear UMBC Community,

As general counsel for UMBC, I write today to share guidance in response to questions and concerns we have heard from community members regarding the possibility of federal immigration enforcement action occurring on our campus. First, I want to make clear that at this time, we are not aware of any requests or actions related to UMBC from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other external law enforcement agencies. What follows here is general guidance and recommended procedures for such situations.

As a public institution, UMBC’s campus is largely open to the public, but many spaces are restricted for reasons of privacy, safety, and operational needs—including residence halls, classrooms, laboratories, and administrative and faculty offices. To access such non-public areas, law enforcement must have a judicial warrant or subpoena. Additionally, federal privacy laws generally prohibit the release of information from a student’s records, including to law enforcement, without a valid court order or subpoena.

If you receive a request from external law enforcement for information, records, or access to non-public space on campus, notify UMBC Police (410-455-5555), who will coordinate with relevant university officials and respond to the request. More specifically, we advise that you:

Call UMBC Police, as noted above.
Inform the government/law enforcement agent that you are not authorized to provide access and that they should coordinate with UMBC Police.
Invite them to wait in a public area while you contact UMBC Police.
Do not accept a subpoena or warrant on behalf of the university yourself.
Do not physically block or interfere with enforcement action.
Document the interaction. You have the right to document the situation, including:

Date and time
Officer name and identification number
Agency affiliation
Details of the interaction

If you have further questions, please reach out to ogc@umbc.edu. For additional information regarding immigration policy changes that may impact international students, scholars, and employees, please visit the Office of International Students and Scholars policy updates page.

Sincerely,

Paul A. Meggett, Vice President and General Counsel

Resources for the Beginning of the Semester ↗

Dear colleagues,

I hope the beginning of this new semester finds you well and rejuvenated. The energy on campus has been palpable the past few days as our academic community reunites. While this semester brings familiar excitement, I know many of you have expressed concerns about potential changes to federal policies and their implications for our work.

Rest assured that the university is committed to supporting you through any potential impacts they may bring. While these proposed changes face significant legal challenges, we understand their potential impact on your research and teaching. We continue to evaluate all the information as it develops and are putting together a robust university strategy that will help us navigate and respond to these changes together. We will share specific details as the situation clarifies. Most importantly, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff, and students and maintaining the integrity of our academic enterprise.

At UMBC, our mission remains the same. We will continue our pursuit of inclusive excellence and the advancement of research, teaching, and learning. I encourage you to maintain your curriculum, research, and pedagogical philosophies and avoid making any preemptive changes. Your dedication to these principles is the bedrock of our academic community and the mission of higher education, and the Office of the Provost stands ready to assist you in maintaining our shared commitments. We will continue to communicate as policy changes arise.

To support your work this semester, I want to highlight several key resources. I shared most of these resources last semester, as well, but want to make sure you have them available as the semester starts. As a faculty member, I always found it useful to have this information in one place as the semester started. If there is other information you think would be helpful please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at provost@umbc.edu.

Supporting Students and Managing Classroom Behavior

I want to make sure you are aware of UMBC’s faculty and staff disruptive student behavior guide, which also pertains to managing your classroom. John Fox is serving as the inaugural Dean of Students in the Division of Student Affairs, and ensuring all students can thrive without disruption is a key responsibility of the Dean of Students Office. Supporting all students is key in all the work you do as faculty and the university has a number of resources available including the Academic Success Center, the Office of Student Disability Services, Retriever Integrated Health, Retriever CARE, Retriever Essentials and Connections, and the Office of Equity and Civil Rights. Please make sure students are aware of this information. International students in your courses may face unique challenges, particularly during their first semester, and I encourage you to direct them to the dedicated resources and services offered by the Center for Global Engagement. I also encourage you to regularly check in with your students to see how they are doing and ensure you guide them to resources on campus.

International Students and Global Opportunities

The Office of International Students and Scholars reminds faculty that F-1 and J-1 visa holders must follow specific enrollment requirements including full-time status, limited online courses, and work loop authorization restrictions. Please direct international students to the dedicated resources and services offered by the Center for Global Engagement for support with these requirements.

The Global Opportunities Fair will be held on February 5, 2025 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on The Commons Main Street, showcasing study abroad programs and international opportunities. Summer 2025 faculty-led study abroad program applications are due February 14.

Additionally, students, faculty, and staff can pursue Fulbright opportunities. UMBC has been named a top producer of Fulbright awards for three of the past five years. Faculty interested in the 2026-27 Fulbright Scholar Program can apply starting mid-February 2025, with applications due September 15, 2025. For more information about Fulbright opportunities, contact Dr. Brian Souders, UMBC’s Fulbright Program Advisor, at fulbright@umbc.edu.

UMBC Policies and Procedures

A comprehensive list of USM and UMBC policies and guidelines is available at UMBC Policies, and resources for faculty regarding academic integrity are available at Academic Integrity Resources for Faculty.

Campus Closures

Please be sure to sign up for text alerts so you are aware of campus emergencies and weather-related campus closures.

I recognize the challenges and uncertainties we face, but I’m continually inspired by your dedication to our students and your world-class research. Please reach out with any questions or concerns at provost@umbc.edu. I look forward to working together with all of you to not only maintain but innovate on our vital shared mission and commitment to excellence this semester.

Best,

Manfred

Manfred H. M. van Dulmen

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

All posts by: UMBC News Staff

Statement on International Travel During Spring Break

J-1 Exchange Visitors

H-1B Employees

In-person Interviews for Visa Applicants

Future Communications

Celebrating Jack Suess

Update on Impact of Executive Orders on Research and Creative Achievement

Celebrating Jack Suess

State Department Provides Update on Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility

Responding to Recent Executive Orders and Actions

Care and Resources for UMBC Students ↗

Information and Resources for International Students

An Update on Our Work Related to Federal Executive Orders and Actions

Impact of Executive Orders on Research and Creative Achievement Activities ↗

Regarding the Potential for Federal Immigration Enforcement at UMBC

Resources for the Beginning of the Semester ↗

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Important Contacts

Emergency Info

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