April 2020

April 29, 2020  |  Dr. Robert C. Gallo provided insight into the novel coronavirus and answered viewers’ questions on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal.”

April 29, 2020  |  UMB Human Resource Services is helping to guide employees in a daunting work environment.

April 28, 2020  |  Researchers are testing if hydroxychloroquine therapy can prevent infection and symptoms in individuals exposed to COVID-19-positive patients.

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April 27, 2020  |  Nationally Recognized Scholar of Violence Against Women and Children Begins New Role July 1.

April 27, 2020  |  URecFit free online group workouts provide at-home options for University community to stay fit with no membership required.

April 24, 2020  |  UMB Interim President Bruce Jarrell, MD, FACS, talks with two former industry leaders with storied careers about predicting, managing, and emerging from crises.

April 24, 2020  |  In a letter to the community, Interim President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, names Judy L. Postmus, PhD, MSW, new dean of the University of Maryland School of Social Work.

April 22, 2020  |  Grid Pitch 2020 carries the torch of innovation even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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April 20, 2020  |  The UMB Community Engagement Center delivers dozens of donated care packages to PAL Program families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 17, 2020  |  Interim President Bruce Jarrell’s weekly program engages students with their questions about clinical placement, health coverage, and more.

April 15, 2020  |  Renowned HIV/AIDS scientist Dr. Robert Gallo explains why he believes an oral polio vaccine could help battle coronavirus.

April 14, 2020  |  UMB is going red to honor front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 13, 2020  |  Drs. Wilbur Chen and James Campbell from the UMB Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health talk with Interim President Bruce Jarrell on Virtual Face to Face program.

April 10, 2020  |  Enhanced testing capability could help ensure sustained COVID-19 surveillance across the state of Maryland after lifting of restrictions.

April 9, 2020  |  School of Nursing-led effort has provided more than 2,000 cloth face masks for use at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

April 9, 2020  |  A recently launched COVD-19 hotline is available to UMB and UMMC faculty, staff and students.

April 8, 2020  |  School of Pharmacy hosts 8th annual 'America's Got Regulatory Science Talent' competition.

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April 7, 2020  |  UMB is collecting monetary donations to help order food from local businesses and provide free lunches to essential employees working on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 3, 2020  |  A UMB virtual town hall meeting focuses on issues facing students, including refunds and housing.

April 2, 2020  |  University leaders answered questions concerning the shift from moderate research restrictions to severe research restrictions due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.