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February 2020

Professor Sow Named WHO COVID-19 Advisor
February 28, 2020
Dr. Samba Sow will serve as special envoy on COVID-19, bringing key expertise on containing prior infection outbreaks.

Steele Laments ‘Rash’ Afflicting U.S. Politics
February 27, 2020
Former Maryland lieutenant governor and Republican National Committee chair talks about Trump, Sanders, presidential race, and more in President's Panel on Politics and Policy.

CURE Scholars Inspired to Pursue Dentistry
February 26, 2020
The UMB CURE Scholars received free preventative dental care and got a lesson in oral health from students at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry during Oral Health Promotion Day.

Prof Named to Prescription Drug Affordability Board
February 24, 2020
Independent group will evaluate costs for certain new and existing medications and make recommendations about how to curb high drug prices.

Panel Explores Legal Implications of Coronavirus
February 21, 2020
Maryland Carey Law hosted a panel discussion on the legal ramifications of the public health response to the novel coronavirus.

Investigating Coronavirus in a UMB Lab
February 21, 2020
Infectious disease researcher Matthew Frieman, PhD, explains his coronavirus research at the UM School of Medicine.

Unlocking How Cells Regulate Energy Production
February 19, 2020
How do cells know they need to increase energy production? Study clarifies a once-elusive process.

Live Near Your Work Grant Helps 14 More UMB Homebuyers
February 19, 2020
Program has given closing cost and down payment assistance to 34 employees since its relaunch in January 2018.

Making the Core Values Part of UMB Culture
February 14, 2020
Ashley Finley, PhD, the senior advisor for strategic planning and partnerships at the Association of American Colleges & Universities, speaks about balancing culture and strategy.

UMB’s CEC Welcomes New Director
February 13, 2020
The University of Maryland, Baltimore welcomes Tyrone Roper, MSW, as the new director of the Community Engagement Center.

Restrictive Housing Vouchers Aid Recipients’ Health
February 12, 2020
New study finds housing vouchers restricted to use in low-poverty neighborhoods cost less than traditional vouchers and help improve recipients’ health and life expectancy.

Cardin Talks Impeachment Vote at Maryland Carey Law
February 7, 2020
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, JD ’67, (D-Md.) shared his thoughts on the impeachment trial with Maryland Carey Law students.
UMB Coronavirus Website
February 7, 2020
The University of Maryland, Baltimore has posted a clearinghouse website for information regarding the global coronavirus outbreak.

IHV, Global Virus Network Combat Coronavirus Epidemic
February 6, 2020
The GVN, with support from the IHV, is bridging gaps in the global emergency response and serving as a “go-to” resource to obtain and disseminateng cutting-edge scientific resesarch.

In MLK Speech, Ellington Calls for STEM Transformation
February 6, 2020
Morgan State associate professor decries systemic issues that affect educators’ judgments on minority students’ STEM potential.

High School Students Spend Day at Maryland Carey Law
February 4, 2020
The average age in Maryland Carey Law classrooms decreased by a few years on Jan. 31 when 200 Prince George’s County high school students filled the seats to experience what law school is all about.

UMBPD Braves the Cold for a Good Cause
February 3, 2020
UMB Police Department officers and staff dive into the icy Chesapeake Bay to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland.

New Procedures for UMB Travelers from China
February 2, 2020
In a letter to the UMB community, Interim President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, explains safety measures affecting travelers from China.