From health clinics and legal aid to educational programs and social services, UMB collaborates with local organizations, residents, and partners to create sustainable, positive change. By fostering strong connections with its community, UMB not only enhances the well-being of individuals and families but also strengthens the social fabric of Baltimore and the region. Through these efforts, UMB reaffirms its commitment to serving as a catalyst for growth, equity, and opportunity for all.

PSLI: Community Engagement Training

The President’s Student Leadership Institute (PSLI) is an interprofessional program that creates opportunities for leaders in health, policy, and human services who are increasingly compelled to partner with communities to effect positive change. Changes in health funding and shifting expectations of corporate citizenship demand emerging leaders to integrate social justice and cultural sensitivity with technical savvy. In this track, student leaders will learn from, and with, community leaders about power, race, and positive change.

Potential Seminar Offerings: Local Advocacy 101; Community-Based Participatory Action Research; Recruiting Volunteers; Partnering with Local Public Schools.