Use the Blackboard Message Tool

Blackboard's Message tool lets you view and send messages from one place. 

Navigate to Messages

1. Navigate to https://blackboard.towson.edu. 
2. Log in with your TU NetID and Password.
3. Select your Messages. This is the seventh item located on the left side navigation menu.
4. New messages are indicated by a numeric alert next to the Messages Icon. 
5. To read your Messages, select the course with an unread message(s) notification.
    

Send messages

1. To write out from your Messages, select the plus icon to the right of the course you wish to send a message.
2. A menu will appear over the course list.
3. Enter the name(s) of the recipient(s) you want to receive your message. Selecting the input field will provide a drop-down list with options to select all course members or individual members. 
4. After writing your message select the Send button located at the bottom right.