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UMB Traveler Responsibilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
UMB students, faculty, and staff traveling on UMB business (as defined under UMB’s Policy on Business Travel for UMB Employees and Nonemployees) shall adhere to UMB and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 travel guidance. Read more.
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Point-of-Use Cart Program Ending March 1
The POU Cleaning Cart program will come to an end March 1. Requests for custodial services can be made through the Facilities Work Request Portal Read more.
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How to Use Point-of-Use Cleaning Kits
Following these steps will help create a safe, healthy, and efficient way to clean surfaces on campus. Keep in mind to clean areas and surfaces before use. Read more.
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Insurance Changes Coming Soon for COVID-19 Tests
Starting May 11, 2023, private insurers and Medicare Advantage plans will no longer be required to cover the cost of free at-home COVID-19 tests. (Note: Medicaid will cover at-home tests at no cost through September 2024.) This will also impact students enrolled in the UMB Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) managed by Gallagher and United Healthcare Student Resources (UHCSR). Read more.
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State Center Vaccination, Testing and Treatment Site to close Saturday, February 25
The State Center Vaccination, Testing, and Treatment Site, located at 300 W. Preston Street in Baltimore, will close on Saturday, February 25, drawing to a close more than 16 months of offering Marylanders of all ages free COVID vaccinations and boosters, on-site Test to Treat services, and at-home tests and KN95 masks. Read more.
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‘MPower’ Launches New Website and 2023 Brochure
Read the latest 'MPower' news stories and see the 2023 brochure, which summarizes recent achievements. Read more on The Elm
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UMB’s Core Values Commitment Pledge
Join in with others across UMB to show your dedication to the core values and take the commitment pledge, now available online. Read more on The Elm
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Elm Submission Forms Have Been Reopened
If you still see the message that says submissions are closed, here are some tips for how to see the forms. Read more on The Elm
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Faculty of Color Network Provides Connection, Support, Resources
Launched by the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the network is designed to support the recruitment, retention, and success of UMB faculty from underrepresented groups. Read more on The Elm
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Nursing Partnership Provides Crucial Health Resources
A community partnership between UMSON and the Enoch Pratt Free Library thay embeds nursing students within library branches is providing providing free health services.
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Developing a Better Treatment for Osteoporosis
Meenakshi Chellaiah took an interest in her peptide research after attending conferences that spotlighted how Fosamax, the standard drug used to treat osteoporosis, came with side effects.
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Innovative Leadership Is Focus of UMBrella Symposium
Keynote speakers Berton and Tremaglio discuss their experiences during return to in-person event for first time in four years.
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Genome Pioneer Claire Fraser, PhD, Stepping Down
Claire Fraser, PhD, who founded the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) in 2007, will step down from her position as director effective immediately.
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UMB Celebrates Women in Science
During the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres proposed a simple equation, “More women and girls in science equals better science.”
