News
Default Retention Time for Chat Tools
Effective January 26, 2026, the default retention time for UMD-supported chat tools will be reduced to 24 hours in most cases.
Winter Session 2026 Service Modifications
Some DIT services will have modified hours during Winter Session. Additionally, most of the division will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Preparing Spring 2026 Course Materials for Digital Accessibility
To support the digital accessibility of course materials, many resources are available, and more will be developed.
Thanksgiving 2025 Service Hours
Division of IT offices will be closed Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28 for the university's Thanksgiving break. Some will also have adjusted hours earlier in the week.
Updates to UMD ePortfolios: Portfolium Decommission
Portfolium and Canvas ePortfolio will be removed and replaced with a new tool called Canvas Portfolio in 2026.