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Update: Gmail Delay

Resolved: Delays in receiving and sending email

Update: 7:19 pm, April 8, 2026 Status: Resolved Note from Google: The issue has been fully resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support....

Posted: April 8, 2026, 7:15 PM

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Weekend Service Disruption Status

Resolved: Disruption impacting Blackboard, Google, and more

Over this past weekend, April 4-5, 2026, one of UMBC’s services experienced a disruption, resulting in slower loading times. This affected some users' ability to log in to platforms such as...

Posted: April 7, 2026, 2:56 PM

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Spring Cleaning Your Cloud Storage!

Resources and tips on freeing up space for the future

Spring is here, and it's time to tidy up your cloud storage so that you'll be able to be more organized and work more efficiently. Cleaning up Your Email Your UMBC Gmail account is directly...

Posted: March 30, 2026, 9:51 AM

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Google Career Certificates Available to Help You Gain In-Demand Skills

Access Google Career Certs in AI, Data Analytics, and More!

In partnership with Google, The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), The University System of Maryland (USM), and the University of Texas System (UT), UMBC is offering a...

Posted: February 5, 2026, 2:19 PM

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Semesterly Cloud Storage Clean Up Reminder!

Resources on freeing up space for the future

It's that time of the semester, you're finishing finals, wrapping things up, and getting ready for break – BUT WAIT! Before you go, you should clean up your cloud storage space so you will be set...

Posted: December 10, 2025, 10:33 AM

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Graduating Students' Access to UMBC Cloud Storage Services

A guide for new alumni on their cloud storage access

Congratulations on making it this far in your academic career! You've put a lot of hard work into getting this far, and it's almost time to graduate, but before you move on to the next chapter of...

Posted: November 17, 2025, 10:37 AM

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Gemini AI: Turning Complexity into Clarity with Your Enterprise License

Using Google's generative AI for learning and creativity

In a world where AI is becoming commonplace, students are learning how and when to navigate these tools. Each student should follow their professor's guidance in regarding to the use of AI in...

Posted: November 3, 2025, 10:31 AM

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Tips and Best Practices for Managing your Cloud Storage

Learn ways to better manage space on your cloud!

Want to learn how to manage your Google Drive storage better? We have 5 steps for you! These tips can generally be applied to other cloud services such as Box and OneDrive. What are the...

Posted: September 24, 2025, 10:31 AM

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Google Career Certificates Available to Help You Gain In-Demand Skills

Access Google Career Certs in AI, Data Analytics, and More!

In partnership with Google, The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), The University System of Maryland (USM), and the University of Texas System (UT), UMBC is offering a...

Posted: September 22, 2025, 1:04 PM

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