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Press Play on YuJa: New Video Platform Available to Campus Users

Two phase migration of Panopto content begins Nov 10

In August, DoIT announced that UMBC will transition to YuJa as our new video capture and hosting platform, replacing Panopto. YuJa is a modern video system with advanced editing capabilities,...

Posted: October 29, 2025, 11:52 AM

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Fix Your Content Day: Let’s Make Course Materials More Accessible

One day of small steps to improve course accessibility

On Tuesday, November 18, UMBC will host its own Fix Your Course Content Day, dedicated to improving the accessibility of digital course materials in Blackboard. This one-day push is a chance for...

Posted: October 21, 2025, 9:09 AM

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Canvas Credentials is Becoming Parchment Digital Badges

On 10/31, Canvas Credentials completes its rebrand

Since March 2021, UMBC has issued digital credentials through Canvas Credentials, a platform that allows learners to earn and share verified badges recognizing their achievements. Following...

Posted: October 14, 2025, 10:45 AM

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