The completion of UMB's new exterior art space on the north end of campus, Pearl Gallery North, was revealed on May 1, 2025. Pearl Gallery North features art from the fourth issue of 1807: An Art & Literary Journal.The gallery provides a moment to reflect and connect through images of meaningful art and thought-provoking poetry — created by UMB colleagues, alumni, students, neighbors, and partners.Hear from UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS; Senior Vice President for External Relations, Jennifer B. Litchman, MA, and former Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry, Deborah Cartee, RDH, MS.#publicart #BaltimoreMurals #Baltimore #universitylife #Baltimore
- UMB Graduate Reflections: Lia Mejia, MSW '25
Lia Mejia, MSW '25, reflects on the advice to keep herself grounded in this conversation with University of Maryland, Baltimore Provost and VP Dr. Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA. Mejia graduated this spring from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with her master's degree.#Classof2025 #UMBgrad #SocialWork - UMB Graduate Reflections: Lotanna Ezeofor, PharmD '25
University of Maryland, Baltimore graduate Lotanna Ezeofor, PharmD '25 received key advice on leadership in this conversation with UMB Provost and VP Dr. Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA. Ezefor graduated this spring with a doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-qgnpiiJKc#classof2025 #collegegraduate - How Peer Coaches Help Recovery Stick | Breakthroughs Can't Wait
Peer recovery coaches are proving to be a game-changer in addiction treatment and recovery support. Jay Unick, PhD, MSW, is evaluating how peer-based approaches boost outcomes and reduce relapse — helping people stay connected to their goals. Learn how this NIH-funded research is advancing community-based care. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #AddictionRecovery #PeerSupport #RecoveryCoaching #SocialWork #NIHResearch #SubstanceUseDisorder #MentalHealthSupport - UMB Graduate Reflections: Samantha Bingaman, JD '25
University of Maryland, Baltimore Samantha Bingaman, JD '25 is prepared to tackle uncertainty as she heads from the classrooms at Maryland Carey Law into practice, thanks to advice she received from UMB Provost and VP Dr. Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA.#classof2025 #collegegraduate #LawSchool #LawStudent #MarylandCareyLaw - Improving Addiction Recovery Through Public Stewardship | Breakthroughs Can't Wait
Discover how Jay Unick, PhD, MSW, is helping revolutionize addiction recovery services through data-informed public stewardship.Supported by the National Institutes of Health, his research focuses on evaluating and expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders — ensuring public investments lead to better lives. #AddictionRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder #PublicHealth #SocialWork #RecoveryServices #HealthPolicy #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB - UMB Graduate Reflections: Donald De Alwis, MD '25
University of Maryland, Baltimore graduate Donald De Alwis, MD '25 looks to the future after earning his MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in this conversation with UMB Provost and VP Dr. Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA.Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-qgnpiiJKc#classof2025 #collegegraduate #MedSchool
