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HackUMBC 2025: "StudyCompass" Takes Top Prize in DoIT’s Data Science Challenge

24 hours, 1,000+ students, one Nintendo Switch 2 prize

Over a thousand students gathered at the UMBC campus and virtually for the 11th annual hackUMBC. It was a fun, snack-fueled 24-hour competition where teams built innovative apps and tools to solve...

Posted: November 3, 2025, 12:47 PM

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

SAP Concur go live is so close

IT'S SCARY!!

SAP Concur go live is so close, IT'S SCARY!! Monday November 3rd is right around the corner and we are ready to launch, with SAP Concur! UMBC TRAVEL WEBSITE We are very excited to...

Posted: October 29, 2025, 3:52 PM

How To Be More Productive With Google Workspace

Getting The Most Out of Everyday Tools

We all use the Google Suite in the form of our emails, docs, spreadsheets, and presentations on the daily. While these tools are awesome on their own, there are a ton of advanced features and...

Posted: October 29, 2025, 12:46 PM

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Press Play on YuJa: New Video Platform Available to Campus Users

Two phase migration of Panopto content begins Nov 10

In August, DoIT announced that UMBC will transition to YuJa as our new video capture and hosting platform, replacing Panopto. YuJa is a modern video system with advanced editing capabilities,...

Posted: October 29, 2025, 11:52 AM

How Technology Empowers Collaboration for Student Academic Success

Collaboration Powers Support: Alerts, Scheduling, Advocacy

Behind every student is an educator wielding technology tools that can help make success happen! The Academic Success Center (ASC) and the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) have...

Posted: October 27, 2025, 10:48 AM

Accessibility, UDL & Quality Matters: Your Blueprint for Inclusive Teaching and Quality Course Design

Practical steps to make content accessible and inclusive

As part of the 19th annual National Distance Learning Week (NDLW), Instructional Technology will offer a series of sessions that underscore the importance and context of digital accessibility, how...

Posted: October 23, 2025, 5:36 PM

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Active Phishing Alert

There are no issues with your student ID!

Hello UMBC Community! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department (CADT) in the Division of Information Technology is tracking an active phishing campaign that has impacted our...

Posted: October 23, 2025, 2:15 PM

SAP Concur is coming in less than two weeks

November 3rd is go live.

We're excited for our community to benefit from many of the features included with SAP Concur, and today will share a bit about the mobile apps. You can download the SAP Concur and TripIt Pro...

Posted: October 22, 2025, 3:03 PM

Tips to Combat Financial Scams

Hello UMBC Community! The Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Department in the Division of Information Technology has some tips for you to stay safe from financial scams that have recently...

Posted: October 22, 2025, 2:20 PM

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