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The Employee Pantry provides temporary access to nutritionally rich shelf-stable snacks and groceries and is open to all UMB employees.
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The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Live Near Your Work (LNYW) Program is a homebuying assistance benefit for University employees that offers money toward the down payment and closing costs of homes in select West Baltimore neighborhoods, including the purchase of a home requiring major renovations.
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How Exercise Heals the Body and Mind After Cancer
Could exercise be just what the doctor ordered for recovery during chemotherapy? In this episode of “The UMB Pulse,” Ian Kleckner, PhD, MPH, associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and director of the SYNAPSE Center, shares how exercise can alleviate symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. Through his research, Kleckner investigates how movement can reduce inflammation, enhance brain and body coordination, and empower patients to reclaim their lives.
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New Federal Student Loan Limits
In November, the U.S. Department of Education proposed new federal student loan caps set to take effect in July 2026. The new program replaces the Grad PLUS loan program for new applicants, and limits loans to $20,500 per year for degrees categorized as “graduate” and $50,000 per year for degrees categorized as “professional.” Lifetime limits of $100,000 and $200,000, respectively, also will be instituted.
Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA, provost and executive vice president, will host a hybrid Face to Face program in the SMC Campus Center’s Elm Ballrooms on Jan. 20, 2026, from 9 to 10 a.m. He will be joined by Patricia Scott, university registrar and assistant vice president of enrollment administration. In-person and virtual attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and make comments.
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