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April 1, 2026

ELMS-Canvas Accessibility Tools

Get an overview of the available tools for improving the accessibility and usability of content in ELMS-Canvas.

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March 4, 2026

ELMS-Canvas Accessibility Tools

Get an overview of the available tools for improving the accessibility and usability of content in ELMS-Canvas.

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Expedited Procurement 101

In higher education, everything feels urgent. A new tool promises to streamline a workflow, support a project, or solve a problem, and the instinct is simple: let’s get it now.

February 9, 2026 - to February 13, 2026

Love Data Week 2026

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, which means that Love Data Week 2026 is finally here! Every year during the week of Valentine’s Day, all data-lovers get the chance to come together and participate in data-themed events, sessions, games, and more.

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Love Data Week 2026

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, which means that Love Data Week 2026 is finally here! Every year during the week of Valentine’s Day, all data-lovers get the chance to come together and participate in data-themed events, sessions, games, and more. Love Data Week originated as “Love Your Data Week” in 2016, and has since become an internationally recognized and celebrated event. By 2018, this event name was officially changed and recognized as Love Data Week.

Defend Your Shell 2026 - Required Annual IT Security Awareness Training

All faculty and staff, including research assistants and graduate assistants, are required to complete UMD's Defend Your Shell 2026 training by April 3, 2026.

Portrait of Jonida Budo

Jonida Budo

Director, Finance Product Owner, ERP
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Kevin Hildebrand

Director of Research Technology and HPC Services

Data Privacy Week 2026 Is Here!

As we continue to kick off the new year, it is only fitting that we dedicate a week to data privacy--everyone's favorite topic… No? Just ours? Well, if you find yourself reading this then you probably have some interest in the world of data privacy. At the end of January each year, we have an excuse to pause and spend the day focusing on data privacy.

Refining UMD’s Software Review Process to Strengthen Security and Compliance

UMD's newly refined Software Risk Management (SRM) process ensures that software tools used across the university are secure, compliant, and efficient, protecting both university data and resources.

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