The University of Maryland, Baltimore Office of Community and Civic Engagement hosted more than 600 people for the 2026 Spookapalooza, offering trick-or-treating and activities for our West Baltimore neighbors before Halloween.

Faculty, staff, and students from across our seven schools and administrative units are invited to Build a Little UMB Holiday Magic by creating a gingerbread house, scene, or other creation inspired by UMB.Creations will be displayed at the UMB Holiday Market on Dec. 2.Enter at https://www.umaryland.edu/cpa/umb-holiday-magic/

On October 23, 2026 the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies held the 2026 Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy PA Week Celebration.

"I have a direct line to employers to say, 'Well how are you using AI in AstraZeneca or in Pfizer?' And then I think about how I can teach my students those skills separately from the core skills that I expect them to know."University of Maryland School of Pharmacy instructor Scott Riley, PhD, discusses his approach to balancing teaching skills using AI to prepare students for the workforce while setting expectations for core thinking during the latest edition of "Virtual Face to Face," which covered AI in teaching and learning.Watch the full conversation on UMB's YouTube channel.#KnowledgeMeetsPurposeUMB #Podcast #TeachingAI #HigherEd

How do we effectively teach and encourage learning to most effectively prepare the next generation of professionals in the age of AI? Maryland Carey Law professor Donald Tobin, JD, says that faculty have to design curriculum in a way that teaches the skills they need, and how to use the technology correctly. Watch more on Virtual Face to Face: AI in Teaching and Learning.

In simpler times, of course, professional graduate education followed a fairly straightforward path: teach students a large body of knowledge, teach them how to apply that knowledge, then have them demonstrate they can use what they’ve learned independently. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) has disrupted many of the activities traditionally employed by teachers by doing the work for students, and doing it quickly and easily.How do we effectively teach and encourage learning to most effectively prepare the next generation of professionals in the age of AI? Our faculty members help us sort out AI-native pedagogy and tools, writing and intellectual development with AI, and assignment/assessment redesign in this episode hosted by Roger Ward.Guests:• Isabell C. May, PhD, associate professor and program director, Science Communication Certificate Program, School of Graduate Studies, and director, the UMB Writing Center • Scott J. Riley, PhD, instructor and MS internship coordinator, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy • Donald Tobin, JD, Gordon, Wolf & Carney Professor of Law, Francis King Carey School of Law

Join Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA, and UMB faculty for a discussion on how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping teaching, learning, writing, and assessment — and how to prepare the next generation of professionals for an AI-driven world.

From navigating the challenges of growing up in West Baltimore to being a first-generation college student and earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princaya Sanders and her journey are testaments to the power of opportunity, mentorship, and perseverance.Through the UMB CURE Scholars Program, she found the support, experiences, and encouragement needed to overcome obstacles, pursue her passion for helping others, and inspire the next generation to believe that their future has no limits.For more information on UMB CURE Scholars, visit https://www.umaryland.edu/cure-scholars

What if a breakthrough in brain cancer treatment could help patients live longer and offer new hope where few options exist?Meet Graeme Woodworth, MD, FAANS, FACS, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s 2026 Founders Week David J. Ramsay Entrepreneur of the Year.A nationally recognized neurosurgeon, scientist, and innovator, Woodworth is leading groundbreaking efforts to improve outcomes for patients with brain cancer. His research focuses on using focused ultrasound to safely and temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing therapies to reach tumors that have historically been difficult to treat. He designed and led the first U.S. clinical trials testing this approach, helping pave the way for new treatment possibilities for diseases such as glioblastoma and Alzheimer’s disease.Driven by a desire to connect scientific discovery directly to patient care, Woodworth has spent more than a decade advancing technologies that could transform the future of neuro-oncology. His work has moved from the laboratory to clinical trials and ultimately to patients, bringing innovative treatments closer to reality.In this video, Woodworth discusses the challenge of treating brain cancer, the promise of focused ultrasound technology, and the moments that inspire him most: helping patients facing some of medicine’s toughest diagnoses.About Founders Week Each year, the University of Maryland, Baltimore celebrates its history, people, and future during Founders Week. The annual celebration recognizes outstanding achievements by faculty, staff, and students whose work advances education, research, clinical care, public service, and entrepreneurship.Learn more: https://www.umaryland.edu/founders#UMBFoundersWeek #EntrepreneurOfTheYear #GraemeWoodworth #BrainCancer #Glioblastoma #FocusedUltrasound #Neurosurgery #MedicalInnovation #CancerResearch #UMSOM #UniversityOfMarylandBaltimore #HealthCareInnovation #NeuroOncology #ResearchImpact #entrepreneurshipAudio Description https://youtu.be/tJE1b9o0tck

How do you prepare the next generation of physicians to serve communities that need them most?Meet Leah S. Millstein, MD, associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s 2026 Founders Week Educator of the Year.In just two years, Millstein transformed the Rural-MD Scholars Program from an idea into a four-year academic scholarship program designed to address physician shortages in underserved rural communities across Maryland. Through immersive clinical experiences, mentorship from rural physicians, community engagement, and full tuition support, the program is preparing future doctors to build careers in areas where access to care is often limited.A respected clinician, mentor, and educator, Millstein is known for creating learning environments where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed. Her work emphasizes not only medical knowledge and clinical excellence, but also the importance of understanding patients, communities, and the social factors that influence health.In this video, Millstein discusses her passion for medical education, the importance of expanding health care access in rural Maryland, and how meaningful mentorship can shape the future of medicine.About Founders Week Each year, the University of Maryland, Baltimore celebrates its history, people, and future during Founders Week. The annual celebration recognizes outstanding achievements by faculty, staff, and students whose work advances education, research, clinical care, public service, and entrepreneurship.Learn more: https://www.umaryland.edu/founders#UMBFoundersWeek #EducatorOfTheYear #LeahMillstein #RuralHealth #RuralMDScholars #MedicalEducation #UMSOM #HealthEquity #FuturePhysicians #MedicalSchool #TeachingExcellence #UniversityOfMarylandBaltimore #CommunityHealth #HealthCareAccess #PhysicianWorkforceAudio Description https://youtu.be/NKiJMoCfrJg