"As our community starts an exciting fall semester, I am delighted to join our faculty and staff in welcoming new and returning students. What a privilege it is for me to begin my UMBC journey with you!"- #UMBCpresident Valerie Sheares Ashby. #UMBCwelcome #WelcomeWeek #FirstDayOfSchool #UMBC #RetrieverNation #Baltimore #Maryland