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The success of the University of Maryland BioPark has transformed the community and explore the potential for growth and vibrancy in West Baltimore. UMB can create the same vibrancy on the north end of campus through a new University of Maryland School of Social Work building and other developments in the Lexington Street area. Don't miss the opportunity for investment and connection to our university! #UMBCommunity #CommunityDevelopment #BioparkSuccess #GrowthOpportunities #InvestmentPotential #LexingtonStreetDevelopment #SocialWorkSchool #CampusVibrancy #NorthEndRevitalization #UMBReinvestment

University of Maryland, Baltimore Provost Roger Ward talks about how important a vibrant Baltimore is to student life at UMB.Join us as we explore the importance of curiosity and learning from people in different endeavors, and understand why diversity is crucial for both students and faculty. #EmbracingDiversity #LearningFromOthers #CuriosityMatters #GrowthMindset #InclusiveCommunity #BroadeningHorizons #OpenMindedness #DiversePerspectives #InclusiveEducation #CultivatingGrowth

During his State of the University address May 1 at the M&T Bank Exchange, University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, interacted with an artificial intelligence avatr named Aisha to learn more about UMB's impact. He then led the audience on a “tour” around West Baltimore and laid out his vision for a vibrant University and city.

The James T. Hill Scholarship recipient, Community Service Award winner, and long-serving staff members also are honored at the annual University of Maryland, Baltimore Employee Recognition and Service Awards Luncheon.

On March 27, 2024 the results of the 2023 University of Maryland, Baltimore Faculty Experience Survey were released.

On April 4, 2024, the University of Maryland, Baltimore 1807 Commission on Slavery and Racism reported its initial findings, including connections to slavery and racist ideologies of significant figures in the university's history. Speakers included UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, and UMB Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer and Vice President Diane Forbes Berthoud.

On March 28, 2024, the University of Maryland, Baltimore Future of Work Committee held its third and final hybrid town hall. During the two hour event the committee reviewed recommendations and discussed whether specific recommendations were approved, rejected, or subject to further review. Roughly 30 in-person and 100 virtual attendees asked a wide range of questions about implementation plans and offered additional suggestions. Speakers included UMB Provost and Exec. VP Roger J. Ward, Chief Business and Finance Officer and VP Dawn M. Rhodes, and Chief Human Resources Officer Malika S. Monger.

On March 27, 2024, University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer and Vice President Diane Forbes Berthoud, PhD, MA, shared the results of the 2023 Faculty Experience Survey with UMB faculty and staff in a hybrid town hall meeting.

On March 28, 2024, the University of Maryland, Baltimore held the third of three hybrid town hall meetings to review the report of the university's Future of Work Committee.

On the March 28, 2024 edition of Virtual Face to Face with President Bruce Jarrell, University of Maryland, Baltimore President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS talks with University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Dean Sarah L. J. Michel, PhD, about the state of pharmacy education and her plans to attract students, enhance opportunities, boost research, and promote "Pharmapreneurship."

On this episode of Virtual Face to Face, UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, sits down with University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) Dean Sarah L.J. Michel, PhD, as she talks about her vision for the future of pharmacy education and research. Now in her sixth month as dean, Michel discusses her five-part plan for the future of the school, including: • A comprehensive reimagining of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum • Increasing the size and scope of research • Expanding master’s and certificate programs • Advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion • Improving alumni engagement Michel is an internationally recognized scientist regarding the role metals play in the regulation of chronic inflammation, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. A recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clinical trial she headed led the FDA to issue new guidance on how generic nanomedicines should be evaluated for approval. During her 19 years at UMSOP, Michel has also been a leader in all aspects of education, establishing the annual “Spring Into Science” event with the National Science Foundation and helping to win a National Institutes of Health Initiative for Maximizing Student Development T32 grant to train students from groups underrepresented in health-related sciences.

As Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and other injectable diabetes and weight-loss medications continue to make headlines for the successes and challenges many see with the medications for obesity and metabolic conditions, questions — regarding impacts on pregnant persons, potential uses for other medical conditions, concerns over counterfeit products that have flooded the market, discussions over what these mean for those with histories of disordered eating and more — continue to emerge. On Monday, March 18, 2024, experts from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) met with members of the press for a virtual press briefing to discuss these topics and more. UMB’s renowned experts from its Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Social Work provided important updates and insights on various aspects of these medications and their impact on patients.This panel discussion includes:• Experts from University of Maryland Baltimore discuss various medications and their effects• Discussion on the limitations of previous weight loss medications and their side effects• Explanation of how GLP-1 agonists work to control blood glucose levels and decrease hunger• Emphasis on the importance of treating obesity as a chronic disease and the benefits of doing so