October 2023
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UMB’s Bees, Recycling Center Highlight Sustainability Month
October 27, 2023
Campus Sustainability Month events engaged and educated the University community about the ways UMB is working to protect the environment.
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Library, Nursing Students Partner in Public Health Outreach
October 25, 2023
A newly created partnership between the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) and the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) will provide much-needed health resources.
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Stars of the Show: Founders Week Awardees Honored in New Event
October 24, 2023
Inaugural Awards Recognition and Reception event at new M&T Bank Exchange venue concludes 2023 Founders Week celebration.
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Brain Inflammation in Children May Cause Autism, Schizophrenia
October 18, 2023
Findings show inflammation stops some neurons from maturing in the developing brain, which could open the door to new treatments.
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Pharmaceutical Researcher Sarah Michel to Lead Pharmacy
October 17, 2023
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) President Bruce E. Jarrell has announced the appointment of Sarah L.J. Michel, PhD, as dean of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
![Taofeek K. Owonikoko, MD, PhD](/media/umb/news/media-archive/10x2f2023-october-2023/Owonikoko_homepage.png)
Noted Oncologist Hired as Cancer Center Executive Director
October 12, 2023
Thoracic oncologist Taofeek K. Owonikoko, MD, PhD, will lead the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center beginning in January 2024.
![Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research, speaks with a patient as a UMSOP student gives a vaccine.](/media/umb/news/20231011-lamvax-slider.jpg)
School of Pharmacy to Vaccinate, Educate Older Adults
October 11, 2023
The Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging is engaged in a statewide campaign to provide vaccinations and education to thousands of older adults.
![Karen Park, MA, MBA, director of strategic projects and chief of staff to the chief business and finance officer/senior vice president for administration and finance, takes part in the town hall.](/media/umb/news/media-archive/10x2f2023-october-2023/20231003_Middle-States_8393_HP.jpg)
Middle States Town Hall Gathers Valuable Campuswide Feedback
October 11, 2023
The first in a series of five town halls brings the UMB community together as part of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) accreditation self-study process.
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Sarah Michel Named School of Pharmacy Dean
October 6, 2023
Sarah Michel, who has served as interim dean and previously was chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and associate dean for graduate programs, will being her tenure as dean on OCT.15.
![Allan Doctor, Kevin Anderson, and Elaine Haynes during a tour of CBOTH at UMSOM.](/media/umb/news/media-archive/10x2f2023-october-2023/CommerceVisit1_400x250.jpg)
Md. Commerce Secretary Learns How UMB, Biotech Drive Economy
October 4, 2023
August visit highlights how BioPark tenants, in partnership with UMB, are contributing to the state’s economic success.
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Why Won’t Men Take a Lifesaving Drug to Prevent HIV/AIDS?
October 4, 2023
UMB launches a groundbreaking study to understand and overcome barriers to PrEP utilization among Black men who have sex with men (MSM).
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MPower Professor Profile: Amy R. Sapkota, PhD, MPH
October 4, 2023
MPower professor's research focuses on microbial water quality and the development of water reuse solutions that advance climate resilience.
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Making Connections, Building Community at Lexington Market
October 2, 2023
Lexington Market Day was a collaboration among the historic market, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), and the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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