Their lives are about to change forever. Students Emily Clewer, Iysha Cawthon, Christina Coleman, and 127 of their colleagues examine the instruments, devices, and materials they’ll need for their first year at the School of Dentistry. Next they’ll be fitted for the iconic white lab coats they will receive in September. For more, click here.

Governor Martin O’Malley spoke about the importance of supporting the life sciences in a recent visit to the University of Maryland BioPark. O’Malley, an alumnus of the law school at UMB, joined University President Jay A. Perman and other leaders on a tour of several companies in the BioPark, which now has 30 tenants. For more, click here.

UMB President Jay A. Perman, MD, has been elected chair of the board of directors of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB) and has been named one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs for 2013 by the Daily Record. To read more about Perman’s leadership, his role with the DPOB, and the qualities recognized by the Daily Record, click here.

Join us for a month’s worth of on- and off-campus activities, service opportunities, trips around Baltimore, networking opportunities, and more. Welcome Month is a time specially designed by Campus Life to say, “We’re glad you’re here!” View the full list of events here.

The abatement and interior demolition of the old dental school, Hayden-Harris Hall, has begun as the site at Baltimore and Pine streets is cleared for the construction of Health Sciences Facility III (HSF III). To read more about the upcoming work on this much-needed interdisciplinary research facility, click here.

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