Mary Beth Nibley, MBA, MA, director of development research and prospect management in the Office of Philanthropy, has been recognized with a University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Award — the highest honor by the USM board.

Pancreatic cancer is often found too late. Student researcher Lynijah Russell is creating simulations that model tumor growth in 2 minutes instead of 5 days — helping doctors catch cancer earlier and save lives. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #CancerResearch #PancreaticCancer

⚖️ @MarylandCareyLaw officially launched its Innocence Project Clinic at a screening of "Sixteen Years", a Jia Rizvi film that tells the story of Jeffrey Descovic, a New York man wrongfully convicted of murder and exonerated after 16 years in prison.

The recently released books featured in “CATALYST” magazine and written by employees include “Cannabis Science and Therapeutics: The Essential Guide for Clinicians.” #HigherEd

“I have seen her bloom into a wonderful professional and a wonderful young woman that we are all lucky to work with.” Nataki Drones, UMSON asst director of grad admissions is UMB's August Employee of the Month. Nataki has climbed a ladder of success after starting as a temp employee nine years ago.

From violence prevention to trauma-informed care, EMBRACE is more than a program—it’s a movement proving community-led change is inevitable. That vision earned Dr. Kyla “Dr. K” Liggett-Creel City Council recognition for her leadership and impact.

Every mom deserves respect and dignity in childbirth. UMSON's Rachel Blankstein Breman explains how trauma-informed maternity care helps prevent harm and put families at the center of the birth experience. Supported by HHS + AHRQ #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #SafeBirths #MaternalHealth #FamilyCare

After 15 years, Antonio Pennix earned his high school diploma and finally got his graduation ceremony—thanks to a UMB–Goodwill Excel Academy partnership that let him study while working in Environmental Services. Congrats, Antonio! 🎓👏

CHOICEs is the first patient-reported measure focused on maternity care experiences—centering patient voices over traditional metrics. Learn more from Rachel Blankstein Breman, PhD, MPH, RN at @UMSON. Supported by HHS & AHRQ. #MaternalHealth #SafeBirths

Every mom’s voice matters. Rachel Blankstein Breman’s research at the School of Nursing is helping improve maternity care by listening to mothers’ experiences across all kinds of births. Supported by HHS + AHRQ. #MaternalHealth

Every mom deserves a safe, supported birth. Rachel Blankstein Breman’s research at UMSON helps families by improving care during childbirth. Supported by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #MaternalHealth #SafeBirths

Over 50 UMB student organizations, campus departments, and local non-profits participated in the Campus Involvement Fair to share information about how they serve students, and opportunities for involvement.

Dr. Qoot Alkhubaizi, assistant dean of Clinical Affairs at the School of Dentistry, shared her journey in dentistry, insights on global oral health, and how digital innovations and AI are shaping the future of dental education and patient care on the latest edition of Becker's Healthcare Podcast.

A BGE project to upgrade gas service will continue to impact street and sidewalk traffic on Pearl, West Lexington, and North Pine streets this fall. This project is expected to continue through the end of this year

What if your diabetes care plan was tailored to where you live and the resources you can actually access? Abby Abaku, a @UMSOM summer research student, studies how geolocational data. vist.ly/46rqf #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB

UMB Council for the Arts & Culture Spotlight: Erin Barry-Dutro Art has been a lifelong pursuit for the @UMSSW project coordinator, who was trained as a paper-based artist but lately is “obsessed with the ... moving power of installation art.” Get to know Erin more! Find the story in our reply.

“What binds us together is our values.” At the 4th annual UMB Faculty Convocation, faculty reminded us that courage, truth, and impact are at the heart of our mission — even in uncertain times. #UMB #FacultyConvocation #UMBProud

Honored to be named Distinguished University Professor @umaryland.edu

Distinguished parasitologist and immunologist Stefan Kappe, PhD, will be the new director of the @UMSOM Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health. He will also serve as the Myron M. Levine, MD, DTPH Professor of Vaccinology in the Dept of Pediatrics.

📊 What if your ZIP code determined your diabetes care? @UMSOM student Abby Abaku’s research shows how food access & healthcare proximity shape outcomes. Watch now ⬇️ #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #DiabetesResearch #HealthEquity #UMBresearch

Baltimore city teachers are receiving re-imagined staff and wellness lounges thanks to the work of the School of Social Work Positive Schools Center and Educator Support Collaborative! Watch to learn how this helps improve the #mentalhealth of teachers. For more, read the story in our replies.

📣 Nominations open! The 2026 UMB Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./Black History Month Awards honor: 🏅 Students, faculty & staff showing MLK’s vision in action 🌍 Community champions advancing equity & justice in Baltimore ➡️ Nominate today! Check the replies for the link!

More than 100 community members explored free career training opportunities and learned about UMB’s unique role in spearheading collaboration with local nonprofits to support youth-directed workforce development during the Career Training Expo.

Congratulations to @UMSON PhD student Abaneh Ebangwese, Cert ’24, BSN ’15, RN, CCRN, for becoming the first UMSON student ever selected as a Fulbright U.S. Student Scholar! Visit our reply for the story. #GlobalHealth #Fulbright #MarylandNursing #NursingSchool

#NIH funds first-of-its-kind center to study resilience and #aging UMD SPH, @umaryland.edu researchers + partners to tackle critical health issues facing an aging population sph.umd.edu/news/nih-fun...

Take a journey of Davidge Hall through the ages in the latest edition of CATALYST. Today, renovations continue on the hall's interior to restore its museum space and add technology so Davidge Hall can continue to serve its educational purposes. Find a link to the story in the comments.

These findings from a multi-institution team led by a @UMSOM professor pave the way for expanding the use of focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier to improve treatments and diagnostics for patients with brain tumors and other neurological disorders.

Researchers from the @UMSOM developed a new and highly effective application of an AI tool to quickly scan notes in electronic medical records and identify high-risk patients who may have been infected with H5N1 avian influenza or “bird flu."

In partnership with @WJZ, @UMBaltimore's Staff Senate and the Office of Community and Civic Engagement's annual School Supply Drive provides essential supplies to West Baltimore students. Give today: https://umaryland.edu/ssenate/SchoolSupplies

Professor Audra Stinchcomb at UMSOP is working to ensure drug delivery through the skin is safe and effective, and just the right dose — especially for menopausal medicines. Learn more about this @FDA funded research at @UMBaltimore #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB

Not all hormone therapies are created equal. Dr. Stitchcomb of @umsop breaks down what patients need to know about compounded products and HRT risks/benefits. Research supported by the @FDA. #BreakthroughsCantWait #HormoneTherapy #FDAResearch

"The way we knew an invasion took place is a bomb went off right outside my house in the cemetery across the street." On the new UMB Pulse #podcast, School of Dentistry alumnus Robert E. Morris, DDS ’69, MPH, FICD, recounts the chilling moment he watched Kuwait’s invasion unfold.

What are the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? UMSOP's Audra Stitchcomb breaks it down — including compounded hormone products. Supported by the FDA. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #HormoneReplacementTherapy #FDAResearch #UMBresearch

Hot flashes. Fatigue. Sleepless nights. Menopause affects millions, but better options are possible. @UMBaltimore researchers at our School of Pharmacy, with @FDA support, are studying safer relief for women. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #MenopauseResearch #WomensHealth #FDAResearch #HealthyAging

Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy, housed in the School of Graduate Studies, boosts Maryland’s 6 PA programs by growing faculty, expanding clinical training, and fostering statewide collaboration to meet rising health care needs. Read more in CATALYST ⤵️

Thank you to our dedicated employees for making UMB a great place to learn, work, and improve lives in Baltimore and beyond. #HappyLaborDay #WeAreUMB

The @MarylandCareyLaw Environmental Law Program sent faculty and four students named Fedder Scholars to Peru to participate in the 22nd Annual Colloquium of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Academy of Environmental Law.

Recently, Isata Sesay, MS, a @UMBaltimore radiation health physics technician, raised her right hand and swore an oath of allegiance to the United States. With that solemn act, she completed the final step in a three-year journey to become an American citizen. 🇺🇸 Read her American journey below

UMb opened the doors of the MARCH Wellmobile, a mobile training clinic designed to advance abortion and reproductive health education and expand access to care across Maryland, for an open house this summer. Learn more below.

Meet the Center for Cyber, Health, and Hazard Strategies. The new name is a change that reflects the center’s expanded mission to address the interconnected challenges facing communities in Maryland and beyond. #EmergencyManagement #PublicHealth

Flavio Copello, DDS, UMSOD clinical assistant professor, and orthodontic resident Sydney Gladfelter, DDS, launched a clinical trial to test whether a new adhesive can attach brackets just as effectively without the acid etching step to simplify the process and reduce potential risks.

Coming August 2026: An All-New UMB Shuttle! Beginning Aug. 3, 2026, UMB will debut a revitalized and reimagined shuttle service designed to make getting around campus — and the surrounding community — easier, faster, and more convenient than ever before. #Baltimore #UMBshuttle

From Baltimore to The Gambia, UMSON's Veronica Njie-Carr is training the next generation of health leaders. With NIH Fogarty International Center support, her work builds local research power to stop outbreaks before they spread. #GlobalHealth #Nursing #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB

Why does Congress fund global health research? 🌍➡️🇺🇸 To stop diseases overseas before they spread to America. @UMBaltimore @UMSON Supported by NIH Fogarty International Center #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #GlobalHealth #HealthSecurity #NIH #FogartyInternational #Congress

The @UMBaltimore ranked No. 6 overall in Maryland and No. 2 among higher education institutions in the state in @Forbes magazine’s survey of the Best Employers by State, which was released Aug. 21.

In The Gambia, UMB researchers are being trained in research ethics ensuring global health breakthroughs protect communities as much as they advance care. Supported by the NIH Fogarty International Center. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #GlobalHealth #TheGambia #NIHResearch #FogartyInternational

Health challenges cross borders—and so does the research to solve them. Supported by the NIH's Fogarty International Center, @UMBaltimore work is building healthier futures for all. #BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #GlobalHealth #NIHResearch #FogartyInternationalCenter #HealthEquity #MedicalResearch

Named in honor of Leslie S. Robinson, MD, a respected internal medicine physician who taught at the @UMSOM, the endowed professor will hold a research leadership role in the @GradSchool's PhD and MS in Health Professions Education programs.

Families are estimated to spend $600 and $900 on back-to-school supplies per child this year, and our School of Social Work is putting a dent in that total through its annual Back-to-School Bash where hundreds of families received free backpacks, clothing, pencils, and more. #BackToSchool

Since 2007, the Public Policy Conflict Resolution fellows brings together diverse groups of influential Maryland leaders to expand their negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building skills at @MarylandCareyLaw.