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chip access restored

To all chip users, The RRStor filesystem has been restored. We thank you for you patience while we worked on this issue.  If you notice any further complications, please send an RT ticket to...

Posted: March 30, 2026, 1:57 PM

Unschedule Downtime Update

To all chip users, We are still working with the vendor to pin down the issue that is preventing users from accessing chip and utilizing the RRStor network storage. We will provide more...

Posted: March 30, 2026, 1:11 PM

Unscheduled Downtime Update

Unschedule downtime update progress

To all chip users, We are still investigating the cause of the issue that is preventing users from logging to to chip and accessing the rrstor storage system. We've escalated this issue with the...

Posted: March 30, 2026, 11:12 AM

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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Unscheduled Downtime

To all chip users, We are currently aware of an issue that is preventing users from logging in and making use of network mounted storage from the RRstor system. We are investigating and will...

Posted: March 30, 2026, 9:50 AM

Storage System Performance Update

To all chip users, The DoIT Research Computing & Data (RCD) Team is continuing to work on the storage system performance issues that have been impacting the chip cluster since early...

Posted: March 27, 2026, 5:35 PM

Scam: “Free” High-Value Items for Sale

Don't fall for this new scam

Dear UMBC Community, It has come to our attention that a new wave of a popular scam has emerged. Scammers are impersonating faculty or someone with a high degree of trust among the...

Posted: March 26, 2026, 3:03 PM

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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

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March HPCF Newsletter

Hi everyone, I'm writing to give everyone an update regarding the UMBC HPCF and other Research Computing projects currently undertaken by DoIT.  Summary Scheduled downtime for March...

Posted: March 25, 2026, 8:41 AM

Launching UMBC’s Sonography Program Application

The teamwork and technology behind the effort

Within the past two years, multiple professional groups on UMBC's campus have come together to implement an application process for our very own Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Thanks to...

Posted: March 24, 2026, 1:20 PM

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