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Gemini AI: Your New Study Partner and Lesson Planner

Using Google's generative AI for learning and creativity

Turning Complexity into Clarity with Your Enterprise License In a world where AI is becoming commonplace, students must learn how to navigate these tools. Luckily, UMBC's enterprise license...

Posted: November 3, 2025, 10:31 AM

A black background patterned with a Maryland flag pattern. On top is a graphic of the UMBC shield and acronym and to the right reads the text "Artificial Intelligence". Below that is a graphic of the Google Gemini logo within a rounded grey box

Repost: Announcing the 2025 AI Symposium

Join us for our virtual series this fall!

The original post can be found on myumbc at Announcing the 2025 AI Symposium! On the heels of the successful “AI, Privacy, and Ethics Symposium” of April 2024, we’re back with a new iteration!...

Posted: September 8, 2025, 1:18 PM

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Meet AVA: Blackboard’s AI-Powered Virtual Assistant for Faculty

AVA supports feedback and frequently asked student questions

This fall, UMBC faculty will have the opportunity to test Blackboard’s new AI Virtual Assistant (AVA), a suite of tools designed to support common teaching tasks.  AVA Feedback Assistant will...

Posted: August 12, 2025, 12:29 PM

Blackboard logo with stylized A icon above.

myUMBC Answers: AI-Powered Search Bar Updates

Providing answers that are unique to you!

In early February, the myUMBC team launched my UMBC Answers, an AI-driven search bar to improve experiences for students, faculty, and staff while ensuring security and privacy. Now, all campus...

Posted: April 18, 2025, 1:53 PM

Sample text box of a question being asked to myUMBC Answers

Expanding Access to AI Tools and Support

AI that enhances productivity, teaching, and learning

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) at UMBC is committed to providing access to cutting-edge technologies that enhance productivity, teaching, learning, research, and work. We are...

Posted: March 26, 2025, 11:02 AM

New myUMBC Answers: AI-Powered Search Bar

Get personalized answers to your searches on myUMBC!

The myUMBC team has been exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can make the platform better for students, faculty, and staff, all while ensuring security and privacy. We are excited to...

Posted: February 10, 2025, 10:38 AM

Ally Now Supports AI-Generated Descriptions for Images

Leverage AI to provide inclusive resources for students

Recent updates to federal guidelines for digital accessibility underscore the critical need for educators to ensure that all course materials are accessible to every student. One of the most...

Posted: August 13, 2024, 9:26 AM