- UMB New School of Social Work Building Town Hall(59:29) On Jan. 30, 2024 the University of Maryland School of Social Work community and others from the Univesity of Maryland, Baltimore gathered to hear all about plans for the School's new building. Dean Judy Postmus and Facilities chief Anna Borgerding answered questions about sustainability, flexibility, access, and other issues.Groundbreaking is expected to take place in fall 2024 with a targeted opening of fall 2027.
- UMB Celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month 2024(0:00) UMB Celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month on Feb. 6, 2024 at Noon in Leadership Hall. The event keynote speaker is Fatima Goss Graves, JD, President and CEO of the National Women's Law Center.
- 12th Grade From West Baltimore(56:32) Growing up in West Baltimore, a community plagued by generational poverty, drugs, and violence, five high school seniors continue their journey to become the first in their families to go to college. While the pressure of senior year intensifies, their college dream will disappear unless they succeed in navigating the college application process and in securing full funding for college.The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) CURE Scholars Program has been featured in an acclaimed documentary series on Maryland Public Television (MPT) that follows CURE Scholars Shakeer Franklin, Tyler McKenzie, Princaya Sanders, Courtney Jacobs, and Davioin Hill as they continue their life journey and work to complete their education goals.
- First Gen From West Baltimore(27:09) "First Gen: From West Baltimore" continues the journey that began seven years ago focusing on five teens in middle school. Now young adults, they continue to defy the obstacles of poverty and stereotypes. With high school diplomas and a fear of the unknown, this year they enter a world of competitive high stakes to make their dreams of college and professional degrees a reality.The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) CURE Scholars Program has been featured in an acclaimed documentary series on Maryland Public Television (MPT) that follows CURE Scholars Shakeer Franklin, Tyler McKenzie, Princaya Sanders, Courtney Jacobs, and Davioin Hill as they continue their life journey and work to complete their education goals.
- UMB Gives Back to Baltimore with its Annual Christmas Store(2:08) Christmas shopping is made easy for West Baltimore families through the annual Christmas Store.The annual store makes parents the “heroes of Christmas” by providing an opportunity for them to purchase brand new toys and other holiday presents for their loved ones at a deeply discounted price. Most presents are priced between $1 and $5, a major discount from the retail price.The Christmas Store is a partnership between the University of Maryland, Baltimore Community Engagement Center and Foundry Church of Baltimore.#christmasshopping #Christmas
- UMB 15th Annual Holiday Craft Fair(1:51) The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) 2023 Holiday Craft Fair attracted a big crowd to the SMC Campus Center on Dec. 6, with shoppers milling about the Elm Ballrooms looking for gifts or treats and soaking up the festive atmosphere.The 15th annual Holiday Craft Fair featured more than 50 vendors and was held on a Wednesday for the first time. Shoppers could choose from a wide variety of homemade and handmade items, including ornaments and wreaths; jewelry and ready-to-wear crocheted or knitted items; sweaters, cardigans, T-shirts, and sweatshirts; olive oil and balsamic vinegar; treats for humans and dogs; and much more.“The Holiday Craft Fair is one of my favorite days at UMB,” said Nancy Gordon, executive director of protocol and special events, Office of External Relations, who conceived the event 15 years ago and organized it this year along with Alice Powell, director of University events. “It’s always a happy event, and it’s great to see everyone shopping and in a festive mood. And each year our vendors tell me how much they enjoy their interactions with our shoppers.”#ChristmasShopping #BaltimoreChristmas #Baltimore
- Spreading Holiday Magic on Baltimore's Polar Express(1:51) All aboard The Polar Express!Thirty-five families who participated in programs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Community Engagement Center were invited to a special ride on The Polar Express experience at the B&O Railroad Museum. The rides were sponsored by the UMB Community Engagement Center and the University of Maryland BioPark.Inspired by the book and animated film, "The Polar Express," children of all ages are whisked away on a whimsical and cheerful train ride in West Baltimore filled with hot cocoa, and the sounds of jingle bells.
- Face to Face with Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Yolanda Ogbolu(57:45) On Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 the University of Maryland, Baltimore online program Virtual Face to Face with President Bruce Jarrell featured new University of Maryland School of Nursing Dean Yolanda Ogbolu. Now in her fifth month as dean of one of the nation's top nursing schools, Ogbolu shares her vision for the school and her views on the future of nursing in a wide-ranging discussion with UMB President Bruce Jarrell and members of the virtual audience.
- Dentists Spotting Heart Risks through AI Image Segmentation(0:50) Ahmed Sultan, BDS, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry explains how AI can help the dentistry field and detect heart health issues for patients using image scans.The University of Maryland School of Dentistry has launched a Division of Artificial Intelligence Research, poised to transform the field of oral and maxillofacial pathology and radiology by leveraging the power of AI to enhance diagnostics and improve patient outcomes. #AI #artificialintelligence #aihealthcare #AIdentistry
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry Launches Division of Artificial Intelligence Research(3:49) In an important move toward the future of dental education and health care, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry is excited to announce the new Division of Artificial Intelligence Research!This division is poised to transform the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology by leveraging the power of AI to enhance diagnostics and improve patient outcomes, and will focus on harnessing the power of AI to transform oral health care, further positioning UMSOD as a leader in advancing patient care through pioneering innovations and technologies.This new division in the Department of Oncology & Diagnostic Sciences will be directed by Ahmed S. Sultan, assistant professor in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, and Jeffery Price, DDS, MS, clinical professor and director of Oral Radiology.The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is housed within the University of Maryland, Baltimore.#AIinMedicine #AIMedicine #AIDentistry #dentalschool #dentistry
- 4MLK Topping Off Ceremony(2:18) The University of Maryland BioPark's 4MLK reached a major milestone in Dec. 1, 2023, with a topping off ceremony, signaling the final beam being put in place during construction by Wexford Science + Technology and Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.Situated at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Baltimore Street, the 8-story, 250,000-square-foot 4MLK building — Phase 1 of a two-phase project — will provide critical wet laboratory space in downtown Baltimore for researchers and companies, flexible lab and office/support space for startups, and Class A office space, along with areas for convening and a conference center. The new building is slated for completion in 2024.
- Face to Face: Changing Health Care Needs and a Changing Nursing Workforce(57:40) On this episode of Virtual Face to Face, UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, will sit down with the Bill and Joanne Conway Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON), Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD ’11, NNP, FNAP, FAAN. In her fifth month as dean, Ogbolu lays out plans to meet the health care needs of Marylanders with innovations in nursing education and a focus on reducing health care disparities. She will discuss: • What does the future of nursing look like in the community, in people’s homes, and with a reduced use of hospitals for primary care? • How do we overcome generational and cultural challenges, using continuing education, to provide gender-affirming care and develop a workforce that looks like the communities it serves? • And how can we employ new methods of preparing tomorrow’s nurses with residency and retention programs? Ogbolu will also discuss her personal relationship with Baltimore and the ideas she’s brought home from research abroad.
- UMB Gives Back This Thanksgiving(0:59) More than 900 West Baltimore families received a Thanksgiving meal thanks to generous donations from the community.The annual Thanksgiving Day Drive is a partnership between the University of Mayland Baltimore Office of Community Engagement, University of Maryland, Baltimore Staff Senate, University of Maryland Medical Center and WJZ-TV/CBS Baltimore.
- Exploring Dental Research As A High Schooler #dentalschool(0:49) High school students share their experiences exploring dental research as part of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry Dental Research Experience (D-REX) program supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.#STEMeducation #stem #nih
- High Schoolers, Undergrads Embrace Dentistry in Dental Research Experience Program(3:11) The Dental Research Experience (D-REX) of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).D-REX is a full-time, intensive, hands-on summer research program addressing the unmet need of building a strong and diverse workforce in dental health care, dental and craniofacial health research and education.This workforce is critical for improving oral health and reducing oral health disparities. D-REX will recruit high school and undergraduate students and science teachers strongly interested in biomedical science to experience a nine-week, one-on-one mentored research in the laboratories of UMSOD. The goals of D-REX are to foster career interest in the field of unmet need and to promote awareness of dental, oral, and craniofacial research among trainees with diverse backgrounds.Learn more: https://www.dental.umaryland.edu/research/drex/
- UMSOM Dean Mark Gladwin Unveils Pioneering Collaborations and Innovations(58:51) UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, sits down with Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, who is in his second academic year at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), to talk about his goals for the school, research, and the future of medicine.Gladwin has overseen UMSOM as it has recently undertaken numerous groundbreaking partnerships and innovations, including:• being a key part of the establishment of the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing • the launch of a neuroscience institute called the University of Maryland-Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND) • receipt of one of the largest gifts in UMSOM’s history to establish the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine • the second historic xenotransplant in the world of a genetically modified pig heart into a living patient with end-stage cardiovascular disease at the University of Maryland Medical Center.Gladwin discusses one of his greatest passions — working in an academic environment. “There is an opportunity here to meet with such a diverse range of leaders, influencers, faculty, students, staff, and alumni. I couldn’t be more excited to start every day,” Gladwin said when he assumed the position in August 2022.
- UMSOM Dean Mark Gladwin Unveils Pioneering Collaborations and Innovations(58:48) On this episode of Virtual Face to Face, UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, will sit down with Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, who is in his second academic year at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), to talk about his goals for the school, research, and the future of medicine. Gladwin has overseen UMSOM as it has recently undertaken numerous groundbreaking partnerships and innovations, including: • partnering with UMB, the University of Maryland, College Park, as well as with the University of Maryland Medical System and Montgomery County, Md., to establish the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing • plans to launch a neuroscience institute called the University of Maryland-Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND) • receipt of one of the largest gifts in UMSOM’s history to establish the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine
- Dental Students Serve Underserved Patients with Joy and Compassion(1:00) Patients who received free dental care from University of Maryland School of Dentistry students at the Mission of Mercy event held at The Universities at Shady Grove were thankful for the care and attention provided to them in a multi-lingual setting.#Dentistry #MissionofMercy
- Unlocking Smiles: Mission of Mercy's Dental Volunteerism Impact(1:59) University of Maryland School of Dentistry students volunteered at the 2023 Mission of Mercy free dental clinic at the Universities at Shady Grove in Montgomery County, Maryland, where pre-doctoral students perform procedures under faculty oversight.Ramsay Koury, DMD, clinical assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry explains in this video what the Mission of Mercy event entails while fourth-year School of Dentistry student Brian Garner shares how the event impacted him.#DentalSchool #MoCo #Maryland #volunteering
- Free Health Screenings In This Maryland Library!(1:00) Visitors to the Greenbelt Branch Library can now receive free health screenings each Monday through Nov. 13, 2023. Bachelor of Science in Nursing students from the University of Maryland School of Nursing enrolled at The Universities at Shady Grove are gaining experience providing accessible health care outside of a hospital setting. This Talk Health series is in partnership with the Prince George's County Memorial Library System.#nursingschool #PGCounty #Healthcare
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