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Didn’t have a chance to see the 2013 winter commencement ceremonies? UMBC has recorded the Graduate Ceremony on Thursday, December 19 and the Undergraduate Ceremony on Friday, December 20. Undergraduate Commencement Graduate Commencement

Congratulations to the UMBC Chess team for placing second in the 2013 Pan-Am Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship held December 27-30, 2013 at Texas Tech. The team will advance to the “Final Four” of chess to be held in New York City in the Spring along with Webster Univ. (1st), Illinois (3rd) and Texas Tech (4th). During the championship, UMBC defeated the University of West Indies, the University of Toronto, the University of Texas, Brownsville, Webster University C, and the University of Texas, Dallas A. UMBC’s only loss was to Webster University A, in round three. UMBC Team B won the Division V prize.… Continue Reading Chess Team Places 2nd in “World Series” of College Chess

UMBC has recorded the Graduate Ceremony on Thursday, December 19 and the Undergraduate Ceremony on Friday, December 20.

TO:  The UMBC Community FROM:  Provost Philip Rous and Faculty Senate President Kathleen Carroll As co-chairs of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, we have the inspiring opportunity this semester to listen in as more than 30 faculty, staff, student, and alumni groups discuss proposed vision elements and focus areas for the University’s next strategic plan. The sessions held so far have been robust in attendance (nearly 800), insights, and thought-provoking questions. Our colleagues on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee join us in expressing thanks to all participants in this initial stage of the planning process. Focus Areas for Planning While there… Continue Reading Update on Campus Strategic Planning Process

REGALIA PICK-UP: Faculty and staff regalia will be ready for pick-up from the Bookstore between December 9 and December 16. Regalia will not be available for pick-up at the RAC. The Graduate Commencement procession on December 19 will begin promptly at 9:50 a.m. The Undergraduate Commencement procession on December 20 will begin promptly at 9:40 a.m. LINE UP LOCATION AND PROCESSION: Faculty and Associate Staff who are marching in the procession will line up on court 1, in the multi-purpose gym. Enter the RAC at the main entrance and go directly downstairs, where light refreshments will be available. Please line… Continue Reading Winter 2013 Commencement

UMBC has been named one of the nation’s top 100 public universities, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The ranking, released today, cites four-year schools that deliver a quality education at an affordable price. UMBC made Kiplinger’s list of Best Values in Public Colleges thanks to its high four- year graduation rate, low average student debt at graduation, abundant financial aid, low sticker price, and overall great value. UMBC has appeared on the list multiple times – a testament to the value the university consistently provides. “The college landscape today is very different—tuition increases and student debt dominate the national conversation surrounding higher education,” said Janet… Continue Reading UMBC named to Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges list

UMBC has been named one of The Baltimore Sun 100 Top Workplaces in the Baltimore region. UMBC ranked no. 11 among large employers in the Top Workplaces list, published on Dec. 8 in a special section in the Sunday Sun and online. The Baltimore area winners included on the list were selected from employee surveys measuring qualities such as company leadership, career opportunities, workplace flexibility, compensation and benefits. UMBC was recognized by its employees as an organization with strong leadership, vision and direction and one that operates by strong values and ethics. Some comments shared by faculty and staff include:… Continue Reading UMBC named to The Baltimore Sun’s list of 100 Top Workplaces for 2013

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX-TY7a22Us&w=560&h=315] Time is running out for your chance to win the Maryland Charity Campaign grand prize: two round-trip tickets to anywhere that Southwest Airlines flies! The deadline for the grand prize drawing has been extended. Be sure to make your gift or pledge before the end of the day, Tuesday, December 3, to be eligible for the grand prize drawing. Everyone who has contributed to the fall campaign is automatically entered into the drawing. There’s still time to give. The campaign is accepting all donations through the end of the week. If you have not yet had a chance to… Continue Reading A Special Video Message from President Hrabowski

Our latest effort to build the green movement at UMBC is the green pledge. By making a public commitment to sustainability, we can inspire lasting positive change across the campus community. Add your name to pledge and commit to making personal choices that have a better impact on the planet! Learn more at sustainability.umbc.edu and make your pledge, today!