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Simplified Course Navigation and Supercharged Test Setup with the January Ultra Release

Redesigned course layout and time-saving test tools

In January, UMBC faculty and students will experience a redesigned course navigation in Ultra that makes key areas easier to access and understand. The updated layout brings a full-width header...

Posted: January 6, 2026, 9:50 AM

Black and white robot dog running with the words "New to Ultra" written on light turquoise background

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

Blackboard to Launch New FAQs in mid-December

DoIT to review UMBC-related Bb FAQs as a result

Blackboard is rolling out a significant upgrade to its documentation experience this month, and UMBC users will begin seeing the first changes on December 10. Blackboard's new help site features a...

Posted: December 9, 2025, 1:55 PM

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