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All About Tables - USM January Accessibility Newsletter

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The January issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Tables Matter Quick Fix Guide for Tables & Data Tools & Tactics: Tables...

Posted: January 2, 2026, 1:29 PM

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All About Images & Alt Text - USM December Accessibility Newsletter

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The December issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Alt Text Matters Quick Fix Guide: Images & Alt Text Tools & Tactics: Alt...

Posted: December 17, 2025, 12:37 PM

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Blackboard Revamps Course Navigation to Streamline Workflows

A cleaner, faster course experience arrives around Jan 8-9

Blackboard will roll out a refreshed interface in early January, introducing a cleaner, more intuitive design that aims to make everyday teaching tasks faster and more efficient. One change is...

Posted: December 10, 2025, 2:47 PM

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Yuja Migration Delayed to Mid-January

Blackboard Panopto access remains through Spring Break

As we prepare for Winter 2026, we need to update the campus on our transition from Panopto to YuJa as UMBC's new video capture and hosting platform. While you can begin using YuJa for recording...

Posted: December 9, 2025, 5:07 PM

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