March 2023 Newsletter

  • Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Global Aging Research

    UMB is hosting three Fellows from Costa Rica as part of the Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Aging Research.

  • UMB Signs MoU with Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan

    UMB signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan and Dogana, the Dow Graduates Association of North America.

CGE Events

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Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Aging Research Hosts Three Researchers from Costa Rica at UMB

This semester, UMB is hosting three Fellows from Costa Rica as part of the Alicia and Yaya Initiative in Aging Research, which provides support to UMB and University of Costa Rica students and scholars to study and learn together.

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Submit Your Global Project to the Global Hub Map

UMB is everywhere! Check out what we’re doing around the globe on the map of UMB's Global Activity.

MPower Co-Sponsoring This Year's Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Conference

Globally-focused students, faculty, and staff: UMB and University of Maryland College Park are co-sponsors of the next Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) conference.

UMB Global News

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UMB Signs MoU with Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan

The University of Maryland, Baltimore signed a Memorandum of Understanding between UMB; Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan; and Dogana, the Dow Graduates Association of North America.

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Internationally Acclaimed Virologist Robert Gallo, MD, Steps Down as Director of IHV

Robert C. Gallo, MD, one of the world’s leading virologists and cancer researchers, announced he has stepped down from his position as Director of the Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, effective March 24.

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Join the United Students of African Descent Board

United Students of African Descent (USAD) has some positions open for its 2023-2024 executive board.

CGE Events

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J-1 Scholar Orientation

Join the Office of International Services to review the rules for maintaining J-1 Scholar status, as well as other topics about getting to know the UMB campus.

UMB Global News

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Join the International Student Organization for a Spring International Mixer

Join the International Student Organization for its spring international mixer April 6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Campus Center. The event features international cuisine, games, and interactive fun.

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Join United Students of African Descent for a Mixer

Join United Students of African Descent for a mixer at Terra Café April 7 from 6-9 p.m. USAD will be collaborating with the Black and national organizations at UMB.

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The Table Dialogue: Dismantling SWANA Stereotypes

Join the Intercultural Center virtually for this month's The Table Dialogue on dismantling SWANA stereotypes.

UMB Global News

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Apply to Be an Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity

Apply to Be an Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity, a program that brings together many diverse industries and professions that influence health and well-being including art, law, business, academia, government, journalism, social enterprise, research, media, housing, and health care delivery.

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Early Career Researchers: Apply for a Global Health Research Grant

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is accepting applications for grants up to $5,000 from early career researchers and global health professionals based anywhere in the world, who have not had research funding of 5,000or more in their own name before.