Michael, Marlene, and Stewart Greenebaum in business attire against a gradient overlay of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center sign. Greenebaum Family Donates $5.5 million to advance cancer and patient care.

The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Family Foundation has donated $5.5M to the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center to help advance groundbreaking scientific research and compassionate, state-of-the-art cancer care in Maryland and across the region. https://ow.ly/UMvi50YMBmf

University of Maryland School of Social Work. Woman with white hair wearing a green patterned blouse speaking during a video call on a laptop.

Judy Postmus, dean of our School of Social Work, explains the impact of domestic violence on children after Dr. Cerina Fairfax was killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax on WUSA-9. https://ow.ly/3FFN50YLlle

Here's a look at how patients use VR headsets at bedside for guided exercises like hitting targets to music, aiding recovery, developed by School of Nursing researchers #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #AgingWell #Nursing #VR #VirtualReality #VRhealth

UMSOD, Kennedy Krieger Dental Partnership Fills Gap for Kids with Special Needs - News The School of Dentistry has partnered with Kennedy Krieger to fill a gap in dental care for children with neurodevelopmental challenges.

A groundbreaking partnership between UMSOD and Kennedy Krieger is bringing dental care directly to kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities, helping to reduce stress, risks, and barriers. With patience and teamwork, more children are finally getting the care they deserve. https://ow.ly/9fAb50YIcVE

For older adults, every day in the hospital can mean muscle loss and weakness.

Researchers at University of Maryland, Baltimore are testing VR-based exercise to help patients stay strong during recovery.

Because healing shouldn’t leave you weaker.

#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #HealthcareInnovation

'The only provider:' Governor's Wellmobile Showcases Community Impact - News The Wellmobile was at the state capitol providing free blood pressure and glucose screenings.

The Governor’s Wellmobile, operated by UMSON, was in Annapolis providing free blood pressure and glucose screenings to highlight a sample of free services it offers. https://ow.ly/5gQi50YIb7k

Liz Koontz To Lead UMB's UniverCity District Partnership - News In her new role, Koontz will spearhead a key element of the University's Vibrancy Initiative.

Elizabeth Koontz has been named UMB's director of UniverCity District Partnership. She is charged with bringing the UMB Vibrancy Initiative to fruition. Read the announcement: https://ow.ly/s1BB50YIRCZ

UMSOM Researchers Create Revolutionary Database to Map Neocortical Development Across Species - News UMSOM researchers advanced the understanding of neocortex development using a pioneering database integrating multiomic data from 188 studies.

The revolutionary and publicly accessible database, called Neuroscience Multi-Omic Analytics, is helping scientists make groundbreaking discoveries about the brain and disease development by using vast amounts of human, non-human primate, mouse, and organoid data. https://ow.ly/W3uX50YIaYC

Patrick O'Shea, who has white and gray hair and is wearing glasses, in a navy blue suit with a white shirt and a red patterned tie standing indoors near glass windows.

Patrick O’Shea, vice president for research, discusses the challenges faced in the past year and his views on UMB and UMCP’s global research responsibility in the latest issue of “CATALYST” magazine. https://ow.ly/p5bt50YFBo7

Recovery after a hip fracture doesn’t end at discharge.

The ENRICH program at University of Maryland School of Medicine connects older adults with community health workers, transportation, and real-world rehab — helping them regain independence where it matters most.

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A hip fracture doesn’t just break a bone — it can disrupt independence.

At @medschool.umaryland.edu, researchers are redefining recovery by connecting medical care with real-world support like transportation, home safety, and community care.

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1807 Art and Literary Journal submission deadline extended to April 14, featuring artwork of a rainy street, puffin, and flower field.

Share your art or poetry with the UMB community! The submission deadline for 1807 has been extended to April 14. Open to UMB students, employees, and alumni, UMMC and BioPark employees, and Southwest Partnership neighborhood residents. Submit here: https://ow.ly/KuEB50YBaET

Fresh Off the Press: ‘1807’ Celebrates Our Creative Community - The Elm Issue 7 of UMB’s art and literary journal featuring stunning visual artwork, photography, and poetry has been released for purchase.

The new issue of 1807 is now available to view or to purchase. The beautiful cover art, “A Walk in the Rain,” is a soothing blue-tone painting by Jonathan Jeffries, MSN, RN, CCRN, a School of Nursing student. https://ow.ly/CAcK50YxJak

A woman in professional attire explains a research poster to a man in a suit during an indoor conference event.

Catch up with four UMB CURE Scholars alumni as they visited UMB to demonstrate the power of opportunity, and to show how investment in Baltimore’s youth creates innovators ready to shape the future of science and medicine. https://ow.ly/ffn850YxJ54

“People won't just walk through UMB to go to the Orioles game. They will live, they will work, they will stay, they will contribute to the businesses.” The Maryland Board of Public Works approved UMB's West Lexington Corridor Development Project on March 18.

Group of children outdoors holding a long stick during a team building activity outside with a UMB Police officer in a Police Athletics League T-shirt.

For 50 years, community engagement has been central to UMB Police and Public Safety. Through PAL, officers build trust and mentor local youth — showing how safety, partnership, and community connection go hand in hand. https://ow.ly/FO1T50YwhVO

Carnegie Classification Affirms Community Engagement as Core to UMB’s Mission - News Working alongside communities is core to UMB’s mission — a commitment now recognized nationally through the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

At UMB, community engagement is more than a priority — it’s how the work gets done.
The Carnegie Classification affirms what faculty, staff, students, and partners have been building for years.
Not outreach, but partnership. https://ow.ly/f6zP50Ywhwc #CommunityEngagement #HigherEd

Shantay McKinily of the School of Social Work's Positive Schools Center explains how full-service community schools connect families to food, housing, and essential services — strengthening communities and improving how students experience school.

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Three young professionals collaborating in a modern office, discussing ideas with a tablet and laptop in hand.

UMB has awarded nearly $1.3 million to 29 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty in the first two rounds of funding for the MPower Early Scholars Award. Learn more: https://ow.ly/95uC50Ywhne #HigherEd

UMSOP’s Barnes Named February Employee of the Month - The Elm The senior training specialist helps lead the PATIENTS Professors Academy, a training course that teaches individuals how to make health care research more patient-centered and community-engaged.

Paris Barnes of UMSOP's The PATIENTS Program Named UMB February Employee of the Month https://ow.ly/YLYh50YuQP7

Four professionals posing indoors in front of a Women’s History Month Symposium graphic on a TV.

Thriving was the theme of the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Seventh Annual Women’s History Month Symposium on March 4, as the featured speakers and workshop presenters emphasized health, wealth, and resilience. https://ow.ly/KRCk50YuQzG

GLP-1s curb the urge to eat, so can they also reduce the drive to addiction?
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Graphic highlighting a UMB News article about concerns on at-home microbiome testing with a quote from Professor Diane Hoffmann advising caution.

Can you trust at-home gut microbiome tests? "Talk to a physician before making any changes to your diet, your supplements or your medical care based on these results. The evidence just isn't there yet." Read more: https://ow.ly/xKCa50YsjAk

Five University of Maryland Baltimore female faculty honored among Maryland's Top 100 Women by The Daily Record, representing Medicine, Pharmacy, and Social Work.

Five faculty members from UMB's schools have been honored with inclusion in The Daily Record’s list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women, which recognizes high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership, community service, and mentoring. https://ow.ly/EbbU50Ysncp

Quote from Agnes Feemster, PharmD, on pharmapreneurship's role in advancing pharmacy services and patient care innovation.

"Pharmapreneurship is not limited to starting a business." UMSOP Associate Dean Agnes Feemster, PharmD talks to Becker's Hospital Review about the school's new M-Pact PharmD curriculum. https://ow.ly/iUHG50YqpuG

Apathy is a common challenge for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. UMSON's Jennifer Klinedinst says when engagement stops, people often become extremely sedentary, increasing risks for cardiovascular disease, loss of function, and other health problems.

What if volunteering could improve life for people living with dementia?

Researchers at our School of Nursing developed the Volunteering in Place (VIP) program, helping assisted living residents stay active and engaged through meaningful volunteer roles. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB

Eight UMSOD students spent spring break providing free dental care to 406 Dominican Republic children, turning a school cafeteria into a temporary clinic. https://ow.ly/OKbI50YoR8O

Close-up of hands typing on a laptop keyboard with University of Maryland Baltimore branding and Title II label.

Together, we are making accessibility practical, achievable, and part of how we serve everyone at UMB — ensuring equal access to information, programs, and activities. https://ow.ly/yXaI50Yo0Z6

UMB Tops Off New School of Social Work Building - News University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) faculty, staff, and students joined the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company crew and Ballinger architects Wednesday, Feb. 25 inside the school’s future assembly

“This is a new moment for what we call change makers,” said UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS. “That's what the School of Social Work does.” Recap of the UMSSW building topping off ceremony: https://ow.ly/KpOt50YmzFh