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Office of Community and Civic Engagement
The Office of Community Engagement (OCE) connects the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) with the West Baltimore community. The Office of Community Engagement builds and strengthens relationships with various external groups. This includes K-12 public schools, community organizations, nonprofits, and local businesses. We also provide learning opportunities to Students, Faculty, and Staff through volunteer and service learning opportunities.
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Community Partnerships
We work collaboratively with neighbors, community associations, Baltimore City Public Schools, and other community leaders on projects to benefit the West Baltimore community.
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Community Engagement Center
The CEC serves adults and children and offers a variety of programs including exercise, food, and after-school and educational programming.
Community Engagement News
Through Theater, Baltimore Youth Find Their Voice at UMB
August 28, 2026
UMB hosted WombWork Productions’ Summer Teen Ensemble, where Baltimore youth explored juvenile justice through theater while building confidence and finding their voices.
School of Social Work Helps Baltimore Go Back to School
August 24, 2026
Fifth Annual Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 23 provided free resources and school supplies to families.
Celebrating Freedom, Building Community at UMB’s Juneteenth Jubilee
July 17, 2026
UMB's fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee brought neighbors, students, faculty, and staff together to celebrate the holiday at a new location: the 4MLK building at the University of Maryland BioPark.
