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Conyers Honored As Diversity Leader In Nursing
Assistant professor and associate dean selected for induction into the National Black Nurses Association's first cohort of Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing Fellows.
Monique Dixon Named Executive Director of Gibson-Banks Center
She returns to Maryland Carey Law with a sense of urgency fired by the current political and cultural climate in the United States.

Disadvantaged Neighborhoods May Up Risk of Prostate Cancer
University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers analyzed tumor genes of 218 men with prostate cancer.
Faculty Physicians to Open ‘Health Village’ in Mondawmin
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians has entered into an agreement to lease 17,000 square feet of space at The Village at Mondawmin, which would establish a new community “health village.”
Study Shows the Health Impact of Canadian Wildfires
A study by the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (IHC) found that the Canadian Wildfires of 2023 had a significant impact on pulmonary health for people living in Maryland.
New LGBTQI+ Equality Clinic to Launch This Fall
The year-long, eight-credit course will provide University of Maryland Francis King Carey Law students with opportunities to advocate on behalf of the LGBTQI+ community’s most vulnerable members.
Maryland Carey Law Launches Cannabis Legal Resource Center
The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and the Maryland Department of Health join forces to navigate common sense cannabis policy.
Juneteenth Jubilee Brings Joy and Unity to UMB Community
The UMB Office of Community Engagement, in collaboration with the School of Social Work and Intercultural Center, celebrates the fourth annual Juneteenth Jubilee Community Day.
From CURE Scholars to STEM Leaders
The UMB CURE Scholars Program third cohort’s graduation ceremony was a poignant celebration of transformation.
Relief for Intensely Itchy Skin Diseases
A University of Maryland School of Medicine clinical trial finds that oral medication significantly reduced prurigo nodularis and chronic pruritus of unknown origin symptoms.
Reimagining Nursing Through AI, Community Health
The ever-changing landscape of nursing was the focus of this year’s Maryland Action Coalition Virtual Leadership Summit.
Dementia Series Helps Caregivers Navigate Memory Loss
The Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research Program (GGEAR) hosted a “Navigating Dementia” education series for the public in spring 2024.
UMSOM Graduates Have ‘Toolkits to Transform Human Health’
The University of Maryland School of Medicine celebrates its 215th graduating class.
Kahlert Institute Showcases Cutting-Edge Addiction Science
The University of Maryland School of Medicine hosted the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine’s Inaugural Research Symposium on May 6.
Class of ’24 Joins 200-Year Legacy of Maryland Carey Law Grads
The Maryland Carey Law hooding ceremony took place at the Hippodrome Theatre on May 17, 2024.
Funding Bills Secure the Future of Trauma Care for Maryland
Shock Trauma team members, trauma survivors, and supporters joined Gov. Wes Moore as he signed legislation expanding annual funding for Maryland’s renowned stateside trauma system.
UMSSW Grads: Empowered to Transform Communities
In a ceremony filled with joy, reflection, and a deep commitment to social justice, the University of Maryland School of Social Work conferred over 300 degrees to its 2024 graduates.
Hundreds of School of Pharmacy Graduates Entering Field
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) held multiple celebrated convocation ceremonies last week, with hundreds of new graduates entering the field.
Dental Grads: Tell Them UMB Sent You
A sense of accomplishment, gratitude, and a commitment to compassionate patient care filled the air at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry’s Honors Convocation on May 17, 2024.
Good Times and Gratitude at UMB Graduation Celebration
Class of 2024 grads enjoy party with food, music, games, prizes, and much more.
School of Nursing Grads, ‘You Got This’
This year’s UMSON ceremony — which was split into two events — resulted in nearly 250 new nurses entering the workforce and a total of 479 graduates.
Partnership to Advance Equitable Care for Those with Disabilities
The University of Maryland schools of medicine and nursing Standardized Patient Program form partnership with the Special Olympics to improve health care equability for those with disabilities.