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Reflecting on Data Privacy Week at UMBC

Dr. Laura Mateczun on building a culture of trust

While many of us have been busy digging out from the snow and trying to stay warm, this week, January 26–30, is Data Privacy Week. This international effort empowers individuals and organizations...

Posted: January 29, 2026, 11:00 AM

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UMBC Adopts Mathpix Snip to Advance STEM Digital Accessibility

If you can click it, you can fix it.

Beginning this month, UMBC will introduce Mathpix Snip as a new resource to support the creation of accessible STEM course materials. With 300 licenses available through Instructional Technology,...

Posted: January 28, 2026, 12:55 PM

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Launching DoIT's Cybersecurity Newsletter

Stay smart, stay safe, and secure your digital life.

Hello UMBC, Cybersecurity isn't just a task for IT, it's a 24/7 commitment for our entire community. To help you navigate the ever-changing digital landscape, we are excited to launch the first...

Posted: January 27, 2026, 3:31 PM

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Launching DoIT's Cybersecurity Newsletter

Stay smart, stay safe, and secure your digital life.

Hello UMBC, Cybersecurity isn't just a task for IT, it's a 24/7 commitment for our entire community. To help you navigate the ever-changing digital landscape, we are excited to launch the first...

Posted: January 27, 2026, 3:28 PM

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January HPCF Newsletter

Hi everyone, I hope everyone had a great vacation! I'm writing to give everyone an update regarding the UMBC HPCF and other Research Computing projects currently undertaken by DoIT.  Summary...

Posted: January 27, 2026, 2:29 PM

Unscheduled chip-cpu Downtime: Cooling Issue Resolved

To all chip-cpu users, The cooling issue reported around 2320ET Thursday Jan 15 has been resolved. Maintenance technicians were able to assess and repair the chillers that service the research...

Posted: January 16, 2026, 12:09 AM

Unscheduled chip-cpu Downtime: Cooling Issue

To all chip-cpu users, A cooling issue in a research park computer room necessitated the unscheduled and immediate shutdown of chip-cpu hardware which was housed in that computer room. While...

Posted: January 15, 2026, 11:15 PM