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Celebrating Chris Moss: Calm Under Stage Pressure

Ensuring every graduate shines at Commencement.

We are proud to announce that Christopher (Chris) Moss has been awarded the DoIT Gritty Award for his tireless, high-stakes coordination of UMBC’s Commencement ceremonies and his incredible...

Posted: August 31, 2026, 1:10 PM

Gold star on a black background with the text "D-O-I-T Gritty Award" above the U-M-B-C shield.

Victor Adebanjo Wins July 2026 Gritty Award

Celebrating excellence in campus AV installations.

This recognition celebrates Victor’s exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to delivering flawless audiovisual installations. Going Above and Beyond As a...

Posted: August 6, 2026, 1:00 PM

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Data Science Journey at UMBC

Student Stories: Soumya Bhate

[Video] If you’ve ever felt the sheer panic of tackling a new technical skill while trying to survive grad school, UMBC international student Soumya Bhate’s new video is the ultimate comfort...

Posted: August 4, 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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Installing the Future: Coco Ni Reflects on her A/V Experience

A Graduating DoIT Student Employee Story

Coco Ni, a UMBC student majoring in Information Systems with a certificate in Chinese Studies, shares her hands-on job experience with the Division of Information Technology’s (DoIT) A/V Services...

Posted: May 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

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