News and Announcements Archive

The Operations and Maintenance team takes a break from fixing to enjoy some al fresco foods, relaxing conversations, and great company.  

It took a lot of effort, but all the pieces are finally in place! This new digital space is all about creating an inclusive atmosphere that enhances wellness, promotes acceptance, and improves productivity.

Because when we all live by our guiding principles, we are all WISER Together.

Learn more about the projects including the Central Electric Substation, the new School of Social Work building, and the Dental Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Administration and Finance department is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake to help employees finish their education.

UMB celebrates World Facilities Management Day, which recognizes and honors the work of facilities professionals who keep our workplaces, schools, hospitals, and facilities clean, safe, and healthy.

A&F is proud to join Police and Public Safety in celebrating the service milestone of its beloved security officer William Ghoh, whose tenure at the University began in 1964 and includes 30-plus years as a police officer.

A&F teammates enjoy a little friendly competition during the the first annual Administration & Finance BBQ, which was catered by Mission BBQ.

June is Pride Month! To celebrate, please enjoy this brief history of Pride, its roots in the Stonewall uprising against police, and the present-day struggles that LGBTQ+ people experience as told by UMB’s “The Table” podcast.

Derrick Whiting, a Master of Social Work candidate at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW), has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Baltimore Homecoming Hero Award. 

Click the pic to cast your vote. And don't delay as voting ends July 26!

Administration and Finance hosted its semiannual town hall, bringing senior leadership together with the greater A&F community to chat on a variety of topics.

The kids of A&F celebrate their performance on the 100+ year old Hippodrome main stage. Because when the magic of theatre meets the exuberance of childhood, there’s no telling what’s going to happen. 

UMBrella coaching program helped redefine connectedness and professional growth for UMB Design and Construction senior project manager.

Meet Your Clean Campus Ambassadors, The New UMB Team Making Sure the Great Outdoors Lives Up to Its Name!

Baltimore native and University of Maryland graduate Dr. Dominic Rollins addresses the team to kick off the annual EVS Appreciation Week.

This year's festivities include catered meals, a donut social, an EVS inspired fashion show, and concludes with a Friday afternoon block party.

More than 200 employees enjoyed a well-earned break to bid farewell to summer and celebrate the start of a new academic year at the second annual A&F Ice Cream Social. Yes Chef supplied the ice cream while the participants supplied the smiles. 

EVS Appreciation Week celebrations continues with the first ever Dress to Impress Fashion Show! This "Unconventional Materials Challenge" saw the team get creative with the materials they use everyday to create catwalk ready outfits. 

From motivational speakers to the world’s most unconventional fashion show, Environmental Services Week was one to remember.

CONGRATULATIONS to the A&F 2024 Chili Cookoff Champion DeAsia Thomas (second to the right) from EVS!

And a big cheer to runners up Dorothy Cole (second to the left) of EVS and Sienna Kelly (far right) of SPAC, and to all the awesome chili chefs to who treated us to their finest. 

UMB’s Lt. Matthew (MJ) Johnson Named Obama Foundation Leader

Tonya Gaines of Parking and Transportation Services helps visitor get sibling with limited mobility to appointment.

Here's how one man turned a "foot in the door" job into a lifelong career as Associate Director for Parking and Transportation Services in A&F at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. 

The collaborative interactive session focused on the idea of moving from a state of languishing to thriving. 

Staff members turn out in large numbers to receive information on health and life insurance, retirement planning, wellness programs, and more.

Dr. Dawn Rhodes and Dr. Bruce Jarrell hosted the first-ever, Budget Town Hall to answer questions regarding the University’s fiscal health and planning. 

It was the dawning of a new day of deliciousness as a new Champion rose to the challenge and gets to raise the ceremonial wooden spoon of excellence!