May 2016
News, Hot Topics, & Press Releases

Youth Diet May Affect Adult Breast Cancer Risk
May 26, 2016
A fatty diet during adolescence may lead to higher breast density in young adulthood, a risk factor for breast cancer.

New UMB Course Combines Business & Science
May 26, 2016
A new course helps students learn more about commercializing scientific discoveries.

Sherman Addresses SSW Graduates; Receives Honorary Degree from UMB
May 24, 2016
Public servant Wendy Sherman, who led US negotiations with Iran, shares her Baltimore background and advice for an 'unexpected and rewarding' life.

Perman Salutes ‘His’ Graduates At Commencement
May 20, 2016
UMB president gives keynote speech from firsthand knowledge of Class of 2016.

Town Hall Ramps Up New Strategic Plan
May 19, 2016
Participants from across campus engage in work groups as the University of Maryland, Baltimore develops its 2017-2021 strategic plan.

Maryland Carey Law Hosts Public Tax Forum
May 17, 2016
Sen. Cardin joins National Taxpayer Advocate Olson and representatives of small business and local taxpayers to discuss Internal Revenue Service.

UMB, Guidewell Partner to Help West Baltimore
May 11, 2016
Partnership between UMB and Guidewell Financial Solutions provides services to residents and to UMB students, faculty, and staff.

Helping Survivors of Human Trafficking
May 9, 2016
Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment Center to provide services and resources
to survivors of human trafficking.

UMB Students Learn from Mentors, Peers on IPE Day
May 6, 2016
UMB Center for Interprofessional Education instills teamwork among students of schools at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

SOM Researchers Study Ketamine in Depression
May 5, 2016
Preclinical research from the School of Medicine has found potential to use the animal tranquilizer ketamine in treating depression.

Perman Lauds ‘Watershed Year’ In State of University Address
May 5, 2016
UMB President Jay A. Perman, MD, considered the University's past year as well as its future in his 2016 State of the University Address
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