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Downtime THURSDAY - PS Finance, Approx. 3 hours on 5/22/25

To All PeopleSoft Finance / PAW / Travel System Users, Please note that the Finance system will be down for quarterly system maintenance.  The system will be down Thursday, May 22nd, between 5:00...

Posted: May 21, 2025, 9:25 AM

DoIT Student Digital Stories: Courtney Burkett

Career Growth & Cybersecurity Journey in Desktop Support

Courtney shares her 8-year journey in desktop support at UMBC, highlighting career growth, technical skills, and future goals in cybersecurity.   Navigating a Career in IT Support: Lessons...

Posted: May 20, 2025, 8:53 AM

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May HPCF Newsletter

Hi everyone, I’m writing to give everyone an update regarding the UMBC HPCF, particularly the new Retriever Research Storage System (RRStor). System Status The chip HPC is operating normally...

Posted: May 19, 2025, 3:06 PM

DoIT Student Digital Stories: Kimberly Herritt

Student Experience at UMBC DoIT: Work, Learning, & Fun

Kimmie Herritt shares her journey at UMBC Division of Information Technology (DoIT), balancing work, studies, and fun, while gaining skills and preparing for a career at PWC. Navigating...

Posted: May 19, 2025, 11:35 AM

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DoIT Student Digital Stories: Kyle Taylor

Behind the Scenes: College Basketball Broadcasts at UMBC

Kyle Taylor shares his experience assisting college basketball broadcasts at UMBC, highlighting connections made and advice for new media studio employees. The journey through college is...

Posted: May 17, 2025, 11:33 AM

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Southwest Airlines - Upcoming Changes

Upcoming Changes to Southwest Airlines Services

Please be advised that Southwest Airlines has announced several upcoming service changes that will begin taking effect in 2025 and continue into 2026. These changes may impact university...

Posted: May 16, 2025, 10:34 AM

Quarterly Patching Downtimes - 5/22 & 6/7

As part of our ongoing commitment to security, the Unix Infrastructure group will be conducting its quarterly system patching on Thursday, May 22nd and Saturday, June 7th.  While many of the...

Posted: May 16, 2025, 9:17 AM

DoIT Student Digital Stories: Indu Akula

Mastering User Experience

Indu Ravali Akula shares her enriching experience at UMBC, focusing on accessible design, collaboration, and her future goals in tech and design. A Journey in Human-Centered Computing:...

Posted: May 15, 2025, 10:51 AM

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SP2025 Instructional Technology Update

The UMBC Instructional Technology Update is provided by the Division of Information Technology for students, faculty and staff. If you have questions or need help, please consult the Blackboard...

Posted: May 14, 2025, 3:44 PM

DoIT Student Digital Stories: Pratik Cholkhane

Mastering Business Intelligence & Project Management at UMBC

Pratik shares his rewarding experience as a student business intelligence analyst at UMBC, gaining hands-on skills in Tableau, data insights, and project management. Embarking on a Journey in...

Posted: May 14, 2025, 3:30 PM

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