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GO Chat Recap: Engaging New Students Online

Here's what you missed from our Go Online Chat!

For our February GO Chat, we reflected on the transition from face-to-face programs for UMBC first-year students to a new online delivery required by COVID-19. Summer and Winter Bridge Programs,...

Posted: March 10, 2021, 9:59 AM

Essential Update to Respondus Lockdown Browser Available

A new update to Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB) is available for students to download and install. Outdated versions of Respondus Lockdown Browser may not allow students to save short answer and...

Posted: March 9, 2021, 4:06 PM

Using Analytics to Improve Student Success

Nudging math students to tutoring

Mathematics is a powerful tool.  We use applications from math all day, every day, like when we drive over a bridge or look at our email.   Math is very difficult for many people, and they...

Posted: March 4, 2021, 1:53 PM

Why are Cyber Criminals Targeting Universities?

Universities Are Seen As 'Soft Targets' For Fraud

Phishing emails, spoofing and forgery schemes have found a hunting ground for cyber attacks within institutes of higher education just like UMBC. Below are some reasons why universities are...

Posted: March 3, 2021, 4:29 PM