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Slow Read/Write of Files on chip

Hi all, We are aware of an issue with chip that is causing slow read and write of files across the system, and sometimes network disconnects. Please bear with us as we investigate. 

Posted: February 9, 2026, 2:21 PM

myUMBC Scheduled Downtime February 15th

EDIT 2/15/2026 at 8:35am: The maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience. The Division of Information Technology will perform scheduled maintenance of myUMBC on Sunday,...

Posted: February 9, 2026, 1:08 PM

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Launching Maryland's State Tech Talent

How the MIIC is Transforming Students & Modernizing Agencies

The digital landscape of government is changing rapidly, and the State of Maryland is taking proactive steps to ensure it has the talent to keep pace. At the heart of this effort is the Maryland...

Posted: February 9, 2026, 9:41 AM

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Google Career Certificates Available to Help You Gain In-Demand Skills

Access Google Career Certs in AI, Data Analytics, and More!

In partnership with Google, The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), The University System of Maryland (USM), and the University of Texas System (UT), UMBC is offering a...

Posted: February 5, 2026, 2:19 PM

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