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Free Training for Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor

Join an upcoming webinar to see the latest features

Join an upcoming training webinar from Respondus to see the latest features and integrations for LockDown Browser and Monitor. Learn how these applications are used with a range of online testing...

Posted: January 7, 2026, 8:37 AM

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Join Us January 8-9 to Transform Your Materials: USM Digital Accessibility Spring Cleaning

Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation: Dear Colleagues, The USM Digital Accessibility Spring Cleaning is almost here! Join us Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9,...

Posted: January 6, 2026, 10:18 AM

Simplified Course Navigation and Supercharged Test Setup with the January Ultra Release

Redesigned course layout and time-saving test tools

In January, UMBC faculty and students will experience a redesigned course navigation in Ultra that makes key areas easier to access and understand. The updated layout brings a full-width header...

Posted: January 6, 2026, 9:50 AM

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All About Tables - USM January Accessibility Newsletter

December HPCF Newsletter

Hi everyone, First I want to congratulate everyone for making it to the end of the semester, and a special congratulations to our new graduates! Second, happy holidays! I hope whatever you do...

Posted: December 23, 2025, 2:26 PM

Scheduled Downtime Complete

To all chip users, The DoIT Research Computing Team has completed the downtime scheduled for today. Over the course of the downtime, the team was able to put into place headnode software...

Posted: December 18, 2025, 11:08 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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All About Images & Alt Text - USM December Accessibility Newsletter

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...

Posted: December 16, 2025, 4:04 PM