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July Update Brings Rubric Evaluation Report to Ultra Courses
Discussion descriptions, AI conversation timers, course favs
This month's Ultra update provides a new report that gives instructors class-wide rubric data at a glance, and a dedicated field that separates discussion context from prompt. Paired with clearer...
Posted: July 2, 2026, 10:29 AM
June HPCF Newsletter
Happy end of June everyone, I'm writing to give everyone an update regarding the UMBC HPCF and other Research Computing projects currently undertaken by DoIT during the month of June. Summary...
Posted: June 30, 2026, 2:45 PM
3 Tips for Making Your Synchronous Meetings Accessible
Accessible meetings benefit every participant involved.
Let’s enhance meeting productivity for all attendees! Whether you are hosting a departmental meeting, conducting a 1:1 check-in, or moderating a large-scale event, the organization and execution...
Posted: June 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
chip Downtime Scheduled for July 28th
To all chip users, On Tuesday July 28th, the chip cluster will be inaccessible from 0800ET - 1800ET. This maintenance window will focus on optimizing our storage architecture to enhance data...
Posted: June 29, 2026, 1:14 PM
Gritty Excellence: Celebrating the Analytics & Business Intelligence Student Team
From Ground Zero to Tableau Heroes
In any major IT modernization project, the secret ingredient isn't just the technology; it’s the grit of the people behind the screens. This spring, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT)...
Posted: June 24, 2026, 9:00 AM
5 Tips for Posting Accessible Images & Stories to Social Media
Build social media habits that include everyone.
Social media is one of the most powerful tools departments use to share news, celebrate achievements, and build community. It’s also one of the most consistently inaccessible corners of...
Posted: June 23, 2026, 3:27 PM
DoIT's Technology Support Center Hiring for the Fall
Are you looking for a part-time job? Come work for us!
The DoIT Technology Support Center is looking to hire additional student consultants to work during the upcoming semester and beyond. Please see our job description below and visit our job posting...
Posted: June 23, 2026, 10:18 AM
Strengthening Our Campus Safety: New myUMBC Features
A simpler way to manage your emergency alerts and contacts
DoIT has been working with the Division of Student Affairs to introduce a new, easy-to-use Emergency Settings page in myUMBC. The myUMBC Emergency Settings page integrates our campus-wide...
Posted: June 18, 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
7 Accessible Practices for Creating and Sending Email
Accessibility starts before you hit send.
Email is one of the most universal communication tools we have at UMBC, and one of the most commonly overlooked places where accessibility breaks down. Whether you’re sending a department update,...
Posted: June 16, 2026, 12:30 PM
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