Celebrating the Class of 2026

Join us in honoring the achievements, resilience, and future impact of this year’s graduating students.

Serving the Public Good

UMB is dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and service. But don’t just take our word for it …

Innovation and Achievements

Social Work

Social Work Grads Ready to ‘Show Up’ When Called

May 18, 2026 The University of Maryland School of Social Work Class of 2026 celebrates more than 300 Master of Social Work and five PhD graduates.
University of Maryland School of Social Work gradautes of the Class of 2026 celebrate at the conclusion of its convocation ceremony on May 15, 2026, at SECU Arena.
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UMB Supports Digital Accessibility for All

Together, we are making accessibility practical, achievable, and part of how we serve everyone at UMB — ensuring equal access to information, programs, and activities.

Glenn Canares, DDS, and his mentee, Rachel Chang, DDS ’23
When we practice kindness, it creates belonging. And when we feel like we belong, we connect more with our work.”
Glenn Canares, DDS, MSD
Clinical Assistant Professor and Director, Advanced Specialty Education Program, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland School of Dentistry
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Associate professor Rabiat Akande, SJD
I want to draw on the history of colonialism to help us understand the dynamics of contemporary international law and to grapple with the issue of inequality in the contemporary global order.”
Rabiat Akande, JD
Associate Professor, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, and 2025 University System of Maryland Wilson H. Elkins Professor
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Alena Abraham, PharmD '24, and her family
This project allowed me to address the challenges that blind and visually impaired patients face when accessing essential health information. It was an eye-opening experience that helped me understand the real-world impact pharmacists can have on improving health care accessibility.”
Alena Abraham, PharmD ’24
Alumnus, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
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Welcome to Baltimore - Skyline

Proudly Located in West Baltimore

Mixing small-town charm with big-city amenities, Baltimore is known and celebrated for its storied place in American history, mix of quirky arts and culture, and array of diverse and unique neighborhoods. Museums, theaters, tourist attractions, and major professional sports teams are all part of the heartbeat of downtown Baltimore. UMB contributes to this landscape with our 65-acre campus on the city’s west side, a short walk from the bustling Inner Harbor, right in the middle of it all.