- Dental Students Provide Urgent Care at Shady Grove ClinicSince it began in 2022, the Shady Grove Mission of Mercy has steadily grown from serving 50 patients at the first event to over 80 patients this fall.
- University Celebrates 10 Years of Community EngagementLocal community members and partners joined with UMB to mark the Office of Community and Civic Engagement’s 10-year anniversary during an event that included Ravens legend Ray Lewis.
- Improving Oral Health on the Eastern ShoreUniversity of Maryland School of Dentistry students and faculty volunteers provided sorely needed dental care at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy over the two-day event in September.
- Youth Sexual Violence Prevention Program Grows with PhotographyThe University of Maryland, Baltimore receives a $500,000 grant to fund the Erin Levitas Initiative expansion.
- Juneteenth Jubilee Brings Joy and Unity to UMB CommunityThe UMB Office of Community Engagement, in collaboration with the School of Social Work and Intercultural Center, celebrates the fourth annual Juneteenth Jubilee Community Day.
- State of University Address Reveals Campus Vibrancy PlanPlans include converting Lexington Street area into “College Town USA” with housing, shops, and research space as president also outlines UMB’s many accomplishments.
- Annual Christmas Store Spreads Joy in West BaltimoreThe UMB Office of Community Engagement (OCE), in collaboration with the University of Maryland Medical Center, Foundry Church, and UMB Staff Senate, orchestrated the annual Christmas Store.
- Joy Ride: Children, Families Enjoy Polar Express Experience“The Polar Express” came to life in the heart of West Baltimore on Dec. 8 as local children and families embarked on a whimsical journey aboard the Polar Express Experience at historic B&O Railroad.
- Over 900 Turkeys Collected for Seventh Annual Turkey DriveUMB. UMMC, and WJZ-TV partner for Thanksgiving Turkey Blessing Day to distribute over 900 turkeys to West Baltimore families.
- School of Social Work Hosts Back to School Bash for Local YouthUMSSW Center for Restorative Change, in partnership with Bethel AME Church, celebrated a highly successful Second Annual Back to School Bash.
- Finigan-Carr to Lead Center for Violence PreventionEsteemed prevention research scientist will marshal multidisciplinary team to reduce and respond to violence in Baltimore and beyond.
- CASH Campaign Kicks Off at Community Engagement CenterThe CASH Campaign of Maryland celebrated its annual kickoff event at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Community Engagement Center.
- UMB Celebrates Live Near Your Work AnniversaryThe University of Maryland, Baltimore celebrated the fifth anniversary of the relaunch of its Live Near Your Work program, which offers homebuying assistance to employees.
- West Baltimore Neighbors Swap StoriesWest Baltimore neighbors develop platonic, intimate connections through experimental storytelling as part of the Sowebo Story Swap.
- All Aboard the Polar Express!The University of Maryland, Baltimore brings West Baltimore neighbors aboard the Polar Express Experience at the B&O Railroad Museum.
- Community Christmas Store ReturnsUMB partners with the Foundry Church of Baltimore and WJZ to bring the annual Christmas Store to the Community Engagement Center.
- School of Pharmacy Welcomes ‘Girls in STEM’Middle school students from Mother Mary Lange Catholic School explore careers in STEM with a visit to the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
- Nearly 1,500 Families Served in Annual Thanksgiving DriveUMB partners with UMMC and WJZ-TV on their annual Thanksgiving drive, raising more than $54,000.
- Kids Come Back to the Farmers MarketAfter a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kids to Farmers Market Program is back at UMB!
- Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine TrialsSchool of Pharmacy PATIENTS Program's collaboration with West Baltimore stakeholders seeks to increase African American participation in COVID-19 vaccine research.
- Moving History Creates Community Through CultureThe University of Maryland, Baltimore teams up with Moving History for a summer enrichment program that teaches African culture and traditions through visual and performing arts.
- UMB Celebrates Juneteenth with Neighborhood JubileeThe University of Maryland, Baltimore joined friends and neighbors in West Baltimore to celebrate freedom with the Community Engagement Center’s second annual Juneteenth Jubilee.
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