The Elm is a dynamic, community-driven website where faculty, staff, students, and affiliates of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) can publish, engage with, and access a variety of online content. All are welcome to participate!
The Elm and Elm Calendar

Naming of the Elm
The Davidge elm is the University’s historical symbol. An English elm, it stood at the corner of Lombard and Greene streets — where its sapling now stands — honoring the history of the University as the University System of Maryland’s founding campus.
Features on the Elm
Elm Calendar
See all the events happening at UMB across the seven schools.
Dedicated pages for each of UMB’s seven schools
Find content fast for the school at which you work or study
Enhanced Filters to Access the Information You Need Quickly
Sort by school, filter by audience, or select a content tag that most interests you.
Acknowledge Others For Their Accomplishments
Submit an Accolade for a co-worker you appreciate, or to congratulate a student in your lab on their first authorship — big or small, these acknowledgments make a difference!
Share Your Perspective On An Issue That Matters To You
Write a piece for the Voices & Opinions section on any subject, whether it relates to your area of expertise or is just something you're interested in.
Elm Weekly Email Newsletter
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