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Set Multiple Due Dates for Discussions & Define Assignment Types in April Ultra Update
New tools for clarity, consistency, and control in your Ultr
Have you ever wanted students to see exactly what's expected of them in a discussion, without having to navigate back to the assignment details to check? Or needed to recognize that one group...
Posted: April 3, 2026, 8:20 AM
Blackboard Seeks Faculty Feedback on New Gradebook
Gain early access, provide feedback from 4/20 to 5/1
Blackboard is preparing to launch a completely redesigned gradebook this summer, including a faster, cleaner, and significantly easier-to-use experience for faculty. To ensure the update meets the...
Posted: March 25, 2026, 8:53 AM
DA Steering Committee Launches 'Strive for 85' Ally Course Accessibility Goal
To help, DoIT opens self-paced Blackboard training site
Following Provost van Dulmen's November 2025 announcement regarding UMBC's commitment to digital accessibility, the Digital Accessibility Steering Committee (DASC) is launching "Strive for 85."...
Posted: March 12, 2026, 1:21 PM
Spring 2026 Fix Your Content Days: Let’s Make Course Materials More Accessible
Three sprints. Small steps. Improve course accessibility.
UMBC will host three Fix Your Course Content Days, dedicated to improving the accessibility of digital course materials in Blackboard. During these three individual sprints, faculty, staff, and...
Posted: February 10, 2026, 1:14 PM
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