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Stay Connected: Your Guide to UMBC Wireless Networks

Retriever Home or Eduroam? Finding Your Perfect Connection

To ensure the best possible connectivity experience on campus, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) recommends two primary wireless networks tailored to your needs. 1. Retriever Home...

Posted: August 20, 2026, 3:20 PM

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Victor Adebanjo Wins July 2026 Gritty Award

Celebrating excellence in campus AV installations.

This recognition celebrates Victor’s exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to delivering flawless audiovisual installations. Going Above and Beyond As a...

Posted: August 6, 2026, 1:00 PM

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Upgrade Alert: RT 6 Has Arrived!

Modern, Faster, and Built for Your Best Work

You may have heard the news: RT is better, shinier, and faster than ever before! The move to RT 6 brings a more intuitive experience to our daily workflows. While there are plenty of technical...

Posted: May 5, 2026, 1:55 PM

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Weekend Service Disruption Status

Resolved: Disruption impacting Blackboard, Google, and more

Over this past weekend, April 4-5, 2026, one of UMBC’s services experienced a disruption, resulting in slower loading times. This affected some users' ability to log in to platforms such as...

Posted: April 7, 2026, 2:56 PM

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USM Accessibility in Action - April 2026 Issue

April 2026 Issue Repost from  the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group Sprinting to the Finish: Part 2 of 2 As the April Title II...

Posted: April 2, 2026, 3:22 PM

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