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Exciting Changes in the Division of Information Technology

Updates about Promotions, Department Name, & New Initiatives

There are exciting updates from the Division of Information Technology as we continue our commitment to ensuring the success of UMBC’s diverse community. Promotions 1. Jason Paluck:...

Posted: May 5, 2025, 2:36 PM

DoIT Student Digital Stories: Nick Benner

From AV Specialist to Graduation: My Journey in IT at UMBC

Follow Nicholas Benner's journey from AV specialist to graduating with a degree in Computer Science at UMBC. Discover how his time at the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) shaped his...

Posted: May 5, 2025, 11:54 AM

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DoIT Student Digital Stories: Ethan Cheung

Journey to Cybersecurity: From DoIT to MITRE

Follow Ethan's inspiring journey from a computer science major working in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) to a cybersecurity engineer at MITRE. Learn how his experiences shaped his...

Posted: May 2, 2025, 11:02 AM

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Faculty Opportunity: Enroll in Free Google Generative AI Courses This Summer

Google Career Certs in AI Essentials & Prompt Engineering

Through a partnership between the University System of Maryland (USM) and the National Association of System Heads (NASH), faculty at USM institutions—including UMBC—can enroll in two free,...

Posted: May 1, 2025, 10:12 AM

New grading features include no points rubric & text-based column for Ultra courses in May update

Updated assessment setting & discussion enhancements

The May 2025 Ultra release delivers several meaningful updates that improve how faculty assess student work, support engagement, and manage course tools. From expanded rubric options to accessible...

Posted: April 29, 2025, 8:44 AM

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DoIT Student Digital Stories: Anna Plass

Journey in Information Systems and Cybersecurity

Follow Anna Plass's journey in information systems and cybersecurity in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT), discovering the importance of professional skills, teamwork, and continuous...

Posted: April 28, 2025, 9:18 AM

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Update: myUMBC Daily Summary Email Address Change

We've updated the sender email address for the myUMBC Daily Summary. Beginning immediately, all Daily Summary emails will now be sent from daily-summary@my.umbc.edu. This change will help you...

Posted: April 25, 2025, 9:45 AM

SU2025 Courses Created in Blackboard on April 24, 2025

New Process To Request Merged Course Shells

Blackboard course shells for Summer 2025 were created on April 24, 2025. All Summer 2025 courses listed in the UMBC Schedule of Classes (SOC), regardless of designation as lecture, lab, etc, or...

Posted: April 25, 2025, 9:30 AM

April Gritty Award Winners: Members of DoIT’s Instructional Technology Team

Congrats Josh, Ben, Peter, Susan, Ada, Mariann, Collin & Tom

We are proud to announce thatmembers of the DoIT Instructional Technology team: Josh Abrams, Ben Amudzi, Peter Ariev, Susan Biro, Ada Crutchfield, Mariann Hawken, Collin Sullivan, and Tom...

Posted: April 22, 2025, 2:58 PM

DoIT Student Digital Stories: Joshua Cheeks

Building Connections at DoIT: A Student's Journey to Success

Follow Joshua's story as he shares how connections made at DoIT have shaped his career aspirations. Discover the impact of friendships and networking in his journey towards becoming a...

Posted: April 21, 2025, 7:00 AM