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Designing Learning & Microcredentials Beyond the Classroom

Applications Now Open – Due Monday, March 2 at Noon

UMBC students develop powerful, career-relevant skills across campus — through leadership roles, civic engagement, student employment, involvement programs, community partnerships, and other...

Posted: February 16, 2026, 1:45 PM

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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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Winter Faculty Bootcamp: Microcredential Mapping

Empower learners by connecting outcomes and skills

UMBC continues to lead nationally in digital credentialing, granting over 3,500 microcredentials annually to more than 1,500 learners. These microcredentials allow students to demonstrate mastery...

Posted: September 8, 2025, 10:12 AM

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