Letters to the UMB Community
Register Today: Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month Celebration
January 9, 2025
The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) ...
Gratitude for Our Veterans
November 11, 2024
Dear UMB Community,
On this Veterans Day, we take a moment to honor and express our gratitude to ...
Welcoming the New Academic Year
September 3, 2024
Sept. 3, 2024
Dear UMB Community,
I am delighted to welcome you to the 2024-2025 acad...
Upcoming COLA and Merit
May 17, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I am very pleased to share that Gov. Wes Moore has approved the budget that incl...
Celebrating the Class of 2024!
May 13, 2024
Dear UMB Community,
It's a joyous time as we celebrate the University of Maryland, Baltimore's (U...
UMB’s Commitment to Safety and Inclusivity
April 30, 2024
Dear UMB Community,
Over the past two weeks, we have seen events unfolding on college campuses ac...
Administrative Leave on July 5, 2024
April 26, 2024
Dear Colleagues:
I want to express my gratitude for your unwavering commitment to and efforts in ...
Announcing Distinguished University Professors
April 22, 2024
Dear UMB Community,
I’m pleased to announce that six University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB...
Key Bridge Tragedy
March 26, 2024
Dear UMB Community,
Early this morning, the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Interstate 695 in Baltimo...
Promotion Announcement: Patty Alvarez
Dear UMB Community,
I’m delighted to share with you that Patty Alvarez, PhD, MS, has been p...
Join Me at UMB's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month 2024 Celebration
January 9, 2024
Dear UMB Community,
The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) annual Rev. Dr. Martin Lu...
Announcing the 2023 MPower Professors
November 16, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
We are pleased to announce that six professors from the University of Marylan...
Announcing New Dean of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library
November 1, 2023
Dear UMB Community:
We are pleased to announce that Emily Hurst, MSLS, will be the next dea...
Announcing New Chief Philanthropy Officer and Vice President
October 30, 2023
Dear UMB Community:
It is my pleasure to share good news with you. On Dec. 4, Greg Bowden will jo...
Hate Has No Place at UMB
October 24, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
In the two weeks since my letter of Oct. 9, my leadership team and I ha...
Statement on the Middle East
October 9, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
The Hamas attacks and subsequent loss of life in Israel and Gaza are terrible...
Announcing New Dean of the School of Pharmacy
October 6, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
I am happy to report that after an extensive national search, Sarah L.J. Mich...
Announcing the 2023 Founders Week Award Winners
August 31, 2023
To the UMB Community:
Every fall, we dedicate one week to commemorating the University of Marylan...
How Is UMB Like Switzerland?
August 7, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
Two Saturdays ago around 6:30 a.m., I was driving to a flea market when I hea...
Meet the Candidates: School of Pharmacy Dean
July 28, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
I’d like to invite all University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) f...
UMB Responds to the Brooklyn Homes Gun Violence
July 14, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
In the days since the Brooklyn Homes mass shooting that left 18-year-old Aali...
Announcing New Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education
July 12, 2023
Dear UMB Community:
We are pleased to share that the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has ...
Announcing Vice President and General Counsel
July 11, 2023
Dear UMB Community:
I’m delighted to report that after an extensive national search, A...
Meet the Candidates: HSHSL Dean and Associate Vice Provost
Dear UMB Community,
I’d like to invite all University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) faculty,...
The Supreme Court's Decisions on Affirmative Action
June 29, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court decided two cases related to the consideration ...
Administrative Leave on July 3
June 20, 2023
Dear Colleagues:
I want to express my gratitude for your unwavering commitment to and efforts in ...
Announcing New Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing
June 9, 2023
Dear UMB Community:
It is my pleasure to share great news with you! Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD ’11...
Campus Transformation: Construction Update
June 6, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
While walking across campus last week and enjoying the spring weather, I coul...
Announcing Distinguished University Professors 2023
May 22, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
I’m pleased to announce that eight University of Maryland, Baltimore (U...
Upcoming Pay Raises
May 12, 2023
Dear Colleagues:
I am very pleased to share that Gov. Wes Moore’s office has approved...
Graduate School Dean and Vice Provost: Meet the Candidates
May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
I’d like to invite all University of Maryland, Balti...
Announcing Interim Dean of the School of Pharmacy
April 24, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
I am happy to report that Sarah Michel, PhD, will serve as interim dean at th...
UMSON Dean: Meet the Candidates
April 21, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
I’d like to invite all University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) faculty,...
Announcing Search for Next Dean of the School of Pharmacy
April 5, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
I am pleased to announce that the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has...
Announcing the Executive Director for the Center for Violence Prevention
February 23, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
It is my pleasure to share the news that Nadine M. Finigan-Carr, PhD, will be...
Representing UMB in Annapolis
February 16, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
Over the past week, I have spent much of my time in Annapolis, preparing for ...
School of Pharmacy Dean Eddington Announcement
January 24, 2023
Dear UMB Community:
I write today to let you know that Natalie D. Eddington, PhD, FAAPS, FCP, has...
A Historic Day for Maryland
January 18, 2023
Dear UMB Community:
Today in Annapolis, I was proud to witness the inauguration of the 63rd gover...
Launching the Middle States 2025 Reaccreditation Self-Study
January 17, 2023
To the UMB Community:
In 2016, the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) status as an accredi...
Reflecting on the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 16, 2023
Dear UMB Community,
Today’s holiday recognizes the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment t...
Dec. 23 Holiday
December 16, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
Gov. Larry Hogan announced today that Maryland state governm...
Announcing Search for Next Dean of the School of Nursing
December 12, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
The national search for the next dean of the University of Maryland School of...
Happy Holidays from UMB!
December 7, 2022
From my family to yours, happy holidays!
As you'll see in the holiday greeting, my family's trad...
Announcing Search for Next Dean of the Graduate School
December 1, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
When I announced in October 2021 that Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA, ...
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday
November 23, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I want to take a moment to wish you a safe and happy holiday. I am so gratefu...
University of Maryland 3 – Institute for Health Computing
November 21, 2022
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to tell you about a compelling new collaboration that builds on t...
Announcing the 2022 MPower Professors
November 4, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
We are pleased to announce that six professors from the University of Marylan...
Register today for UMB's President's Panel on Politics and Policy Nov. 17
November 3, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
Today is the last day of early voting in Maryland. I hope that you take advan...
Upcoming COLA Increase In November
October 17, 2022
Dear Colleagues:
I am very pleased to share that the governor’s office has approved a...
School of Nursing Dean Kirschling Announcement
October 7, 2022
Dear Colleagues,
I write today to share that Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, has decided to st...
Dean of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library Retirement Announcement
October 4, 2022
Dear Colleagues,
I write today to let you know that M.J. Tooey, MLS, AHIP, FMLA, will retire as a...
Faculty Convocation
September 9, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
Yesterday, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) hosted our first annua...
Message from President Jarrell: Welcome to the 2022-2023 Academic Year
September 6, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I’m delighted to welcome you to the 2022-2023 academic year at the Uni...
Announcing the 2022 Founders Week Award Winners
August 31, 2022
Dear UMB Community:
Every fall, we dedicate one week to commemorating the University of Maryland,...
Center for Violence Prevention
August 19, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
Violence impacts communities across the United States — and we've seen far to...
2021-2022
SCOTUS Ruling: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
June 22, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
The Supreme Court of the United States is expected to rule on Dobbs v. Jackso...
Retirement Announcement: Susan Gillette
June 9, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I write to share with you that Susan Gillette, JD, has announced that she wil...
Statement on Robb Elementary Shooting
May 25, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
It's only been 10 days since the horrible violence in Buffalo, N.Y., and our ...
Commencement 2022
May 19, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
Today’s the day! Commencement is a day full of joy and hope, knowing that ou...
New Dean of the School of Law
May 17, 2022
Dear UMB Community:
It is my pleasure to share the news that Renée McDonald Hutchins, JD, will be...
In Solidarity Against Hate
May 16, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
This past weekend, we saw another terrible instance of violence and hatred ag...
Announcing Distinguished University Professors
May 13, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I’m pleased to announce that seven University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) pr...
Center for Medical Innovations in Extended Reality (MIXR)
May 11, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
In my recent President’s Message, I talked about the University of Maryland, ...
CURE Scholars' First Cohort Graduation
May 6, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
Today marks the culmination of seven years of hard work for members of the fi...
New Dean of the School of Medicine
April 20, 2022
Dear UMB Community:
It is my pleasure to write to you today with good news! On Aug. 1, 2022, the ...
Confirmation of Laurie Locascio, PhD, MSc
April 8, 2022
Dear Colleagues,
It is with tremendous pride that we share the news that Laurie Locascio, PhD, MS...
The Future of Work
April 8, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
There’s an old story about the rebuilding of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London i...
Promotion Announcement: Scott Bitner
April 6, 2022
Dear Colleagues:
I'm delighted to share with you that Scott Bitner, MBA, CPA, has been promoted t...
April Is Core Values Month
March 30, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
April is Core Values Month at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Du...
1807 Commission on Slavery and Racism Update
March 29, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I am writing with an update on the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s ...
In Solidarity with Ukraine
March 8, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
For nearly two weeks, the world has watched the Russian government invade Ukr...
Changes to Mask Policy at UMB
March 2, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I’m very excited to share that Baltimore City is at the low COVID-19 communit...
UMSOM Dean: Meet the Candidate on Monday Feb. 28
February 23, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I’d like to invite University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) faculty, staff, an...
UMSOM Dean: Meet the Candidate Thursday Feb. 17
February 14, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I’d like to invite University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) faculty, staff, an...
Announcing 2022 President’s Distinguished Scholar: Luke T. Cooper Jr., JD, MBA
February 10, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I’m incredibly pleased to welcome the next UMB President’s Distinguished Scho...
UMSOM Dean: Meet the Candidate Monday Feb. 14
March 9, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I’d like to invite University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) faculty, staff, an...
Commencement 2022
February 8, 2022
To the UMB Community,
The spring semester has barely begun, but we are busy making plans for the ...
UMSOM Dean Meeting the Candidate: Monday Feb. 7
February 4, 2022
Feb. 4, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I’m pleased to share that the search committee for the ne...
New Vice President for Research
January 25, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
We are excited to announce that Gregory F. Ball, PhD, will be the next vice p...
Reflecting on the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 17, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for...
Upcoming COLA and Merit Increases
January 14, 2022
Dear Colleagues:
I am very pleased to share that the governor’s office has approved cost-of-livin...
Register for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 8
January 14, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I hope that you will register today for the University of Maryland, Baltimore...
Omicron and UMB
January 6, 2022
Dear UMB Community,
I want to thank you for your resilience, dedication, and commitment as we ent...
COVID-19 and the Holidays
December 20, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
The country is seeing a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases that is taxing ma...
UMB Minimum Wage
December 15, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
I’m pleased to share that the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Re...
A Message from Drs. Jarrell & Suntha: Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving -- Travel and Testing Guidance
November 18, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
As we approach the holiday season, we continue to be grateful for the Univers...
Announcing the MPower Professors
November 11, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
We are pleased to announce that eight professors from the University of Maryl...
My Commitment to UMB
November 5, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
Earlier today, University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay A. Perman, MD, an...
Taking Your Time Off
October 27, 2021
Dear Colleagues:
It’s been reassuring to see so many of you back on campus this fall. Howev...
Announcing UMB's Updated Core Values
October 25, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
Our values matter. Core values help define and shape the culture of an organi...
Announcing Search for the Francis King Carey School of Law Dean
October 20, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
I am pleased to announce that the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has...
UMB's New Provost
October 8, 2021
Dear Colleagues:
It is my pleasure to write to you today with good news. After a nationwide searc...
Announcing 1807 Commission on Slavery and Racism
September 30, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
I firmly believe that to be true to our mission to improve the human conditio...
Public Safety Collaboration Between UMB and University of Baltimore
September 23, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
We are pleased to share with you a new and innovative public safety collabora...
Announcing UMBPD Chief of Police
September 21, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
We are pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, Th...
Why KN95s?
September 17, 2021
Dear UMB Community:
By now you’ve seen the new guidance about wearing KN95 masks while on c...
School of Law Dean Donald Tobin to Step Down in 2022
September 13, 2021
Dear Colleagues,
I write today to let you know that Donald B. Tobin, JD, has decided to st...
Continuing to Fight COVID-19: Safety Measures at UMB
September 2, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
My priority is to keep the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) community ...
Announcing the 2021 Founders Week Award Winners
August 31, 2021
To the UMB Community:
Every fall, we dedicate one week to commemorating the University of Marylan...
Message from Drs. Jarrell and Suntha: Update on COVID-19 Incident Command Structure
August 27, 2021
Dear Colleagues,
Throughout the first 16 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Maryl...
Announcing Search for Next Dean of the School of Medicine
August 25, 2021
Dear UMB Community,
I am pleased to announce that the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UM...
Title Change: Peter J. Murray
August 16, 2021
Dear Colleagues:
I’m delighted to share with you that Peter J. Murray, PhD, is now chief informat...
Revision to UMB Face Covering Policy
August 5, 2021
Dear UMB community,
Since I last wrote to you about the Delta variant, we have seen an inc...
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