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James Hyatt: A Digital Story of Growth, Confidence, and Professional Readiness

A Graduating DoIT Student Employee Story

James Hyatt, a UMBC senior studying Media and Communications, has been an important member of the Division of Information Technology’s (DoIT) Communications team. His journey working for DoIT...

Posted: April 16, 2026, 4:45 PM

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The Silent Architect: Billy Schneider Honored with February 2026 Gritty Award

Building the bedrock of UMBC’s digital presence

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is excited to announce that Billy Schneider has been awarded the February 2026 DoIT Gritty Award! This award recognizes Billy's technical leadership,...

Posted: February 24, 2026, 11:36 AM

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Campus in Motion: Client Services and Networking Student Teams Win Fall 2025 Student Employee Excellence Gritty Award

Seamlessly moving 17 departments across UMBC’s campus.

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is thrilled to announce that the Client Services and Networking Student Teams have been awarded the Fall 2025 DoIT Gritty Award! This recognition...

Posted: January 23, 2026, 10:54 AM

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Excellence Beyond the Quad: Dave Souder Receives December 2025 Gritty Award

Recognizing a relentless commitment to seamless service

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is thrilled to announce that Dave Souder has been awarded the Fall 2025 DoIT Gritty Award! This recognition celebrates Dave's exceptional...

Posted: January 22, 2026, 3:19 PM

DoIT Student Digital Stories: Joshua Cheeks

Congratulations on Joshua's graduation!

Follow Joshua's story as he shares how connections made at DoIT have shaped his career aspirations. Discover the impact of friendships and networking in his journey towards becoming a...

Posted: December 18, 2025, 8:58 AM

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DoIT Graduates: Celebrating the December 2025 Class of Retrievers!

Congratulations Graduates!

The Division of Information Technology community extends its warmest congratulations to the exceptional Class of December 2025! This winter commencement marks a monumental achievement for all...

Posted: December 17, 2025, 9:30 AM

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Eugene Ferguson’s Journey Behind the Camera

DoIT's graduating student success story

Congratulations to DoIT New Media Studio student employee, Eugene Ferguson! He will be graduating with his Bachelors degree in Information Systems Major on December 18, 2025. Check out his DoIT...

Posted: December 16, 2025, 4:04 PM

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Congratulations to Dr. Josh Abrams!

New Doctoral Research: Digital Accessibility Solutions

The Division of Information Technology celebrates Dr. Josh Abrams as he graduates this December with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Adult and Professional...

Posted: December 8, 2025, 9:34 AM

November DoIT Gritty Award Winner: Bill Mehrz Elevates Cybersecurity Awareness at UMBC

Security Awareness MVP

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is thrilled to announce that Bill Mehrz has been awarded the November DoIT Gritty Award! This recognition celebrates Bill's outstanding contributions...

Posted: December 5, 2025, 11:02 AM

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Congratulations to the Instructional Technology team for earning the Job Well Done 2025 Award

UMBC Service Award Highlight

The Blackboard Ultra Migration efforts by DoIT's Instructional Technology Team received the Job Well Done 2025 Employee Excellence Award during today's UMBC Service Awards Celebration! ...

Posted: December 4, 2025, 1:20 PM

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