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Strengthening Our Campus Safety: New myUMBC Features

A simpler way to manage your emergency alerts and contacts

DoIT has been working with the Division of Student Affairs to introduce a new, easy-to-use Emergency Settings page in myUMBC.  The myUMBC Emergency Settings page integrates our campus-wide...

Posted: June 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

Colin Corcoran Wins May 2026 Gritty Award

Powering 10 years of free tax preparation & community impact

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is thrilled to announce that Colin Corcoran has been awarded the May 2026 DoIT Gritty Award! This recognition celebrates Colin’s exceptional...

Posted: June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

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7 Accessible Practices for Creating and Sending Email

Accessibility starts before you hit send.

Email is one of the most universal communication tools we have at UMBC, and one of the most commonly overlooked places where accessibility breaks down. Whether you’re sending a department update,...

Posted: June 16, 2026, 12:30 PM

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