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You might know that measles can be lethal, but they can also cause other complications. In an interview with Parents.com, @UMSOP professor Jill A. Morgan shares how a measles infection can hamper your ability to fight off colds and flu.
January 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM
From Baltimore to Banjul: UMB faculty Melissa McDiarmid and Joanna Gaitens helped create The Gambia’s first National Occupational Health & Safety Policy for health care workers, protecting those who protect us through true global partnership.

Find a link to this story from CATALYST below.
January 13, 2026 at 5:34 PM
NEW: A UMSSW report tracks Marylanders before and after cash assistance, following the same people, not averages.
Key finding: Work is the norm. 61% were employed after exit, mostly full-year jobs. Albeit, mainly for low wages.
What Happens After Cash Welfare? Maryland’s Longest-Running Study Has Answers - News
“Life After Welfare: 2025 Annual Update” provides individual participant tracking for the first-time of any cash welfare study in the nation.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Maryland research is rising 📈
Now No. 14 overall and No. 9 among public institutions in the NSF’s HERD survey! @umaryland.edu & @univofmaryland.bsky.social, ranked as one enterprise, topped $1.5B in R&D—up $154M+ YoY.
University of Maryland Named Top 10 Research Institution - News
Annual Survey Puts University Research at No. 14 Overall, No. 9 Among Public Institutions.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Join us for this Face to Face in person or online discussing proposed federal student loan caps with Provost Roger J. Ward and Registrar Patricia Scott on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Jan. 20: Hybrid ‘Face to Face’: New Federal Student Loan Limits - The Elm
The Elm is a publication of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).
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January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
UM School of Law Prof David Gray explains why Maryland's old wiretap law stifles the use of doorbell and phone cameras in law enforcement.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
UMSOP Professor expects medical research in cannabis to leap forward with relaxed federal restrictions. vist.ly/4kdim
After marijuana rescheduling, cannabis research leads to legalization
Held back for decades, cannabis research is a central part of marijuana rescheduling. But some questions remain.
mjbizdaily.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
This collaborative initiative aims to support students’ holistic wellness and growth, not just in the classroom, but also throughout their broader university experience. At its heart is a commitment to preparing students to be civically minded professionals.
Exploring Civics and Civic Engagement as a Core UMB Commitment - The Elm
UMB launched a civic engagement initiative offering communication and leadership programs. Students gained advocacy skills, and the offices invite collaboration for future efforts.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
In this edition of CATALYST, you’ll learn about UMB’s global impact such as work to protect health care workers in The Gambia, the Garvin Fellowship for law students, the new Master’s in Trauma Sciences program, and much more.
Read the Latest Issue of UMB’s ‘CATALYST’ Magazine - The Elm
You’ll learn about UMB’s global impact such as work to protect health care workers in The Gambia, the Garvin Fellowship for law students, the new Master’s in Trauma Sciences program, and much more.
elm.umaryland.edu
December 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
In October 2025, the University of Maryland, Baltimore Student Pantry received welcome news: It was awarded a $3,000 Swipe Grant from Swipe Out Hunger to bolster its efforts in reducing food insecurity across the University.
UMB Student Pantry Receives $3,000 Grant from Swipe Out Hunger - The Elm
The funding will support additional food purchasing, help streamline daily operations, and expand outreach so more students are aware of available resources.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Agricultural and Environmental Law Education Initiative's mission is to educate and serve Maryland family farmers by providing expert information and training on complex legal issues such as estates and trusts, regulatory compliance, and farm food safety. #MPowerMD
December 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Liz Myers, @UMSOP's lead marketing specialist, is praised for her creative social media campaigns, which promote the school’s reputation for excellence and build community, earning her November UMB Employee of the Month.

School of Pharmacy’s Liz Myers Named UMB’s November Employee of the Month - The Elm
The lead marketing specialist is praised for her creative social media campaigns, which promote the school’s reputation for excellence and build community.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Holiday cheer filled UMB’s Community Engagement Center as the Christmas Store returned for its 10th year! Families shopped discounted toys, books, and games thanks to a partnership with OCCE and Foundry Church of Baltimore.
December 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The @medschool.umaryland.edu received approval to gradually increase enrollment to 200 students by Academic Year 2031-2032. The expansion comes at a critical time, as recent national reports forecast alarming physician shortages.
UM School of Medicine Expands MD Program Size to Address Physician Shortage - News
The University of Maryland School of Medicine receives approval from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education to expand its MD program class size over the next five years.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. visited the University of Maryland BioPark recently to learn how the Department of Commerce can continue to strengthen Maryland’s burgeoning life sciences industry.
High Tech and High Growth at the UM BioPark - News
Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. gets the inside story of Baltimore’s life sciences driver.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
That gift you're unwrapping might come from UMB's annual Holiday Craft Fair.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore community took some time out of their afternoon on Dec. 3 to peruse a mix of homemade crafts and unique gifts for the 17th Annual Holiday Craft Fair.
December 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Happy Holidays from UMB! This holiday season, UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, and his wife Dr. Leslie Robinson send best wishes and the hope that you will take time to enjoy what makes the holidays special for you.
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Maryland's gambling disorder rate increased to 5.7 percent of Marylanders in 2024, up from 4 percent in 2022, according to a survey of 3,200 residents led by The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at the @medschool.umaryland.edu.
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The new CATALYST is out! Explore how UMB’s impact spans from Baltimore to The Gambia, South Korea, the Dominican Republic, Peru and Guam driven by our global community of innovators.
Catalyst Magazine
Catalyst Magazine
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December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
UMB’s October Employee of the Month: UMSOD's April Daniel
The director of Central Materials Services is honored for her leadership in supporting clinical operations and her efforts to recognize and raise the profile of her team.
Read more about April's accomplishments, via the link in our reply.
December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Dr. Wilbur Chen, vaccine specialist at @umaryland.edu tells TIME federal vaccine panel is "looking for boogeymen" and promoting their own skeptical views. @medschool.umaryland.edu
A New CDC Recommendation Could Mean a Big Change for Childhood Vaccines
The change represents a continued shift in the agency’s vaccine policy, reflecting increasingly skeptical views.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
From a single-room storefront space to a 20,000-square-foot building, the UMB Community Engagement Center celebrated its 10th anniversary with 100 of its closest friends.
A Home Built Together: UMB’s Community Engagement Center Turns 10 - News
UMB’s Community Engagement Center marked ten years with a celebration highlighting its growth, community partnerships, and long-term commitment to West Baltimore.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Take a behind-the-scenes look at our annual Thanksgiving drive where @umaryland.edu teamed up with @cbsnewsbaltimore.bsky.social and UMMC to distribute more than 1,600 turkeys to West Baltimore families.
December 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It's been an incredible year of progress seeing our new School of Social Work building rise! As part of the green building design, 42 geo-exchange wells were drilled, totaling 10 miles of piping! Opening in late summer 2027!
December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Discover unique gifts, support local crafters, and share the holiday spirit Dec. 3 at the 17th Annual UMB Holiday Craft Fair.
We'll see you at the Elm Ballrooms, SMC Campus Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

December 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM