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Poppleton Street.</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.umaryland.edu/news/archived-news/september-2020/umbs-new-community-engagement-center-ready-and-waiting.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more in UMB News.</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </li><li class="umb-internal-slide pin-slide-left pin-slide-vertcenter includes-text includes-text "> <div class="umb-slide-container"> <div class="umb-slider-image" style="background-image: url('/media/umb/oce/UMB-Cares-Centered-02.png');" title="UMB cares" > <span role="img" aria-label="UMB cares"></span> <a href=" https://umpartnershipwithwestbaltimore.org/opportunities/ " target="_blank" class="umb-slider-link" aria-label="More information: https://umpartnershipwithwestbaltimore.org/opportunities/"></a> <!-- tabindex="0" is added for accessibility Oct 2021 - If slide text overflows / is scrollable, it must also be focusable --> <div tabindex="0" class="umb-slider-textcol covid-slider"> <h3>Volunteer Today</h3> <p><span>Explore a list of volunteer activities.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </li><li class="umb-internal-slide pin-slide-horzcenter pin-slide-vertcenter "> <div class="umb-slide-container"> <div class="umb-slider-image" style="background-image: url('/media/media-archive/DSC_9310_OCE-slider.jpg');" title="This photo was changed on 4/11/18 and was requested by Dana Rampolla " > <span role="img" aria-label="This photo was changed on 4/11/18 and was requested by Dana Rampolla "></span> <!-- tabindex="0" is added for accessibility Oct 2021 - If slide text overflows / is scrollable, it must also be focusable --> <div tabindex="0" class="umb-slider-textcol covid-slider"> <p class="umb-slider-caption">UMB students, faculty, and staff provide more than 2 million hours of service annually to residents in communities surrounding the campus and throughout the state of Maryland.</p> </div> <p class="umb-slider-caption umb-slider-standalone-caption">UMB students, faculty, and staff provide more than 2 million hours of service annually to residents in communities surrounding the campus and throughout the state of Maryland.</p> </div> </div> </li><li class="umb-internal-slide pin-slide-right pin-slide-vertcenter "> <div class="umb-slide-container"> <div class="umb-slider-image" style="background-image: url('/media/umb/community-engagement/images/Brian-Sturdivant.jpg');" title="" > <span role="img" aria-label=""></span> <a href=" /champions/2015-champions/brian-sturdivant/ " class="umb-slider-link" aria-label="More information: /champions/2015-champions/brian-sturdivant/"></a> <!-- tabindex="0" is added for accessibility Oct 2021 - If slide text overflows / is scrollable, it must also be focusable --> <div tabindex="0" class="umb-slider-textcol covid-slider"> <p class="umb-slider-caption">Brian Sturdivant, MSW, directs UMB resources to support local schools and families.</p> </div> <p class="umb-slider-caption umb-slider-standalone-caption">Brian Sturdivant, MSW, directs UMB resources to support local schools and families.</p> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <script> $(document).ready(function() { /*Check if more than one slide present*/ if ( $('.umb-internal-slider').find('li').length > 1 ) { $('.umb-internal-slider').flexslider({ animation: "slide", slideshow: false }); } else { $('.umb-internal-slider').addClass("single-slide"); } }); </script> <span id="d.en.334288"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12"> <div class="one-column-content"> <p class="umb_lead">The Office of Community and Civic Engagement (OCCE) serves as UMB’s liaison to communities across the state of Maryland on behalf of the Office of the President.</p> <p>Focusing on communities in West Baltimore that border the UMB campus, OCCE develops and nurtures Universitywide partnerships with external stakeholders, including K-12 public schools, community organizations, nonprofits, and local businesses. We assist UMB’s professional schools with coordinating community engagement initiatives. Additionally, OCCE coordinates faculty, staff, and student volunteer and service-learning initiatives to respond to needs identified by community partners.</p> <p>Many of our ventures take place in the Community Engagement Center (CEC), which is the cornerstone of <a href="https://www.umaryland.edu/communitycampus/about-the-community-campus/">UMB’s Community Campus</a>, a location and a concept that demonstrate a deep commitment to strengthening West Baltimore in collaboration with the neighbors who live there and local business owners. The new CEC is close to seven times larger than the former center, which opened its doors in 2015. </p> <p>The CEC is where neighbors of all ages come to engage in free quality programs, services, supports, trainings, and activities. Our aim is to provide a safe environment that supports the empowerment of our neighbors while strengthening the neighborhoods of West Baltimore. With this newly renovated space, the CEC is even better equipped to reach and serve more people as we work toward our goal of improving the health and well-being of our neighbors. </p> </div></div> </div><div class="umb-btn-menu-19 btn-menu-19-grey umb-btn-menu-fullwidth"> <a href="https://www.umaryland.edu/oce/civic-engagement-and-volunteerism/" target="_blank" > View our list of Volunteer Opportunities </a> </div> <span id="d.en.334300"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12"> <h3 class="short_headline">Giving Opportunities</h3> <div class="one-column-content"> <p>Help the UMB Community Engagement Center (CEC) touch lives and change the trajectory of children and families growing up in poverty and vulnerable situations in West Baltimore.</p> </div></div> </div><div class="umb-btn-menu-19 btn-menu-19-yellow umb-btn-menu-fullwidth"> <a 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national conference. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Charles Schelle" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="cschelle@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/01x2f2025-january-2025/250122_Proyecto_Salud_Inset_truck.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2024/thanksgiving-drive-serves-families-across-west-baltimore.php">Thanksgiving Drive Serves Families Across West Baltimore</a> </span> 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Enternal Link --> <a itemprop="url" href="https://elm.umaryland.edu/elm-stories/2024/Halloween-Fun-Thrives-at-UMBs-Spookapalooza-.php">Halloween Fun Thrives at UMB’s Spookapalooza</a> <!-- Internal Link --> <!-- Media Link --> <!-- Fulltext --> </span> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 14, 2024</span> <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2024-11-14"/> </p> </div><!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2024/dental-students-provide-urgent-care-at-shady-grove.php">Dental Students Provide Urgent Care at Shady Grove Clinic</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 31, 2024</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2024-10-31"/> Since it began in 2022, the Shady Grove Mission of Mercy has steadily grown from serving 50 patients at the first event to over 80 patients this fall. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Laura Lee " /> <meta itemprop="email" content="laura.lee@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/10x2f2024-october-2024/20241018_ShadyGrove_MOM.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2024/university-of-maryland-baltimore-celebrates-10-years-of-community-engagement-.php">University Celebrates 10 Years of Community Engagement </a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 24, 2024</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2024-10-24"/> Local community members and partners joined with UMB to mark the Office of Community and Civic Engagement’s 10-year anniversary during an event that included Ravens legend Ray Lewis. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Emily Bleiweis" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="ebleiweis@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/Ray-and-blair-final-copy.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/september-2024/students-provide-dental-care-to-eastern-shore.php">Improving Oral Health on the Eastern Shore</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">September 20, 2024</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2024-09-20"/> University of Maryland School of Dentistry students and faculty volunteers provided sorely needed dental care at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy over the two-day event in September. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Laura Lee " /> <meta itemprop="email" content="laura.lee@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/09x2f2024-september-2024/091324_Patient_MOMES_inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/august-2024/youth-sexual-violence-prevention-program-expands-with-photography.php">Youth Sexual Violence Prevention Program Grows with Photography</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news, press release">in the news, press release</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">August 26, 2024</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2024-08-26"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore receives a $500,000 grant to fund the Erin Levitas Initiative expansion. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Laura Lee " /> <meta itemprop="email" content="laura.lee@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/08x2f2024-august-2024/20230420_Ruhrah_3420_inset1.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/june-2024/juneteenth-jubilee-brings-joy-and-unity-to-umb-community-.php">Juneteenth Jubilee Brings Joy and Unity to UMB Community </a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">June 26, 2024</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2024-06-26"/> The UMB Office of Community Engagement, in collaboration with the School of Social Work and Intercultural Center, celebrates the fourth annual Juneteenth Jubilee Community Day. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Brittney Brookins" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="bbrookins@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/may-2024/state-of-university-address-reveals-campus-vibrancy-plan.php">State of University Address Reveals Campus Vibrancy Plan</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">May 7, 2024</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2024-05-07"/> Plans include converting Lexington Street area into “College Town USA” with housing, shops, and research space as president also outlines UMB’s many accomplishments. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jen Badie" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jbadie@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/240507-sotu-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2023/annual-christmas-store-spreads-joy-in-west-baltimore.php">Annual Christmas Store Spreads Joy in West Baltimore</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 18, 2023</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2023-12-18"/> The UMB Office of Community Engagement (OCE), in collaboration with the University of Maryland Medical Center, Foundry Church, and UMB Staff Senate, orchestrated the annual Christmas Store. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Brittney Brookins" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="bbrookins@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/Screen-Shot-2023-12-22-at-10.21.03-AM.png" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2023/all-aboard-the-polar-express.php">Joy Ride: Children, Families Enjoy Polar Express Experience</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 13, 2023</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2023-12-13"/> “The Polar Express” came to life in the heart of West Baltimore on Dec. 8 as local children and families embarked on a whimsical journey aboard the Polar Express Experience at historic B&O Railroad. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Brittney Brookins" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="bbrookins@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/in_Polar-Express.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2023/over-900-turkeys-collected-for-7th-annual-turkey-drive.php">Over 900 Turkeys Collected for Seventh Annual Turkey Drive</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 27, 2023</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2023-11-27"/> UMB. UMMC, and WJZ-TV partner for Thanksgiving Turkey Blessing Day to distribute over 900 turkeys to West Baltimore families. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Brittney Brookins" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="bbrookins@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/Screen-Shot-2023-11-29-at-4.11.23-PM.png" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/august-2023/school-of-social-work-hosts-back-to-school-bash-for-local-youth.php">School of Social Work Hosts Back to School Bash for Local Youth</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">August 28, 2023</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2023-08-28"/> UMSSW Center for Restorative Change, in partnership with Bethel AME Church, celebrated a highly successful Second Annual Back to School Bash. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Brittney Brookins" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="bbrookins@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/20230830_Back-to-School_IL-2.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <span id="d.en.681911"></span> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <!-- Enternal Link --> <a itemprop="url" href="https://elm.umaryland.edu/elm-stories/2023/Book-It-Forward-HSHSL-Childrens-Book-Drive.php">Book It Forward: HSHSL Children’s Book Drive</a> <!-- Internal Link --> <!-- Media Link --> <!-- Fulltext --> </span> </h5> <p><span class="date">March 29, 2023</span> <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2023-03-29"/> | Through May 31, HSHSL will be collecting new and gently used children’s books, age levels birth through high school, for donation to local schools and day care centers. </p> </div><!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/february-2023/finigan-carr-to-lead-center-for-violence-prevention.php">Finigan-Carr to Lead Center for Violence Prevention</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">February 28, 2023</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2023-02-28"/> Esteemed prevention research scientist will marshal multidisciplinary team to reduce and respond to violence in Baltimore and beyond. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Alex Likowski" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="alikowski@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/230228-CVP-finigan-carr-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/february-2023/cash-campaign-kicks-off-at-community-engagement-center.php">CASH Campaign Kicks Off at Community Engagement Center</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">February 2, 2023</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2023-02-02"/> The CASH Campaign of Maryland celebrated its annual kickoff event at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Community Engagement Center. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/02x2f2023-february-2023/20230127_Taxes_0016_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/february-2023/umb-celebrates-the-live-near-your-work-programs-5th-anniversary-.php">UMB Celebrates Live Near Your Work Anniversary </a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">February 1, 2023</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2023-02-01"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore celebrated the fifth anniversary of the relaunch of its Live Near Your Work program, which offers homebuying assistance to employees. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Brittney Brookins" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="bbrookins@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/homeowners.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2022/west-baltimore-neighbors-swap-stories.php">West Baltimore Neighbors Swap Stories</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 27, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-12-27"/> West Baltimore neighbors develop platonic, intimate connections through experimental storytelling as part of the Sowebo Story Swap. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2022/all-aboard-the-polar-express.php">All Aboard the Polar Express! </a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 20, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-12-20"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore brings West Baltimore neighbors aboard the Polar Express Experience at the B&O Railroad Museum. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/12x2f2022-december-2022/20221219_Polar_0398_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2022/community-christmas-store-returns.php">Community Christmas Store Returns</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 14, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-12-14"/> UMB partners with the Foundry Church of Baltimore and WJZ to bring the annual Christmas Store to the Community Engagement Center. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/12x2f2022-december-2022/20221209_Xmas_1008_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2022/school-of-pharmacy-welcomes-girls-in-stem-group.php">School of Pharmacy Welcomes ‘Girls in STEM’</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 7, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-12-07"/> Middle school students from Mother Mary Lange Catholic School explore careers in STEM with a visit to the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/12x2f2022-december-2022/MML-GIrls-in-STEM-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2022/nearly-1500-families-served-in-annual-thanksgiving-drive.php">Nearly 1,500 Families Served in Annual Thanksgiving Drive</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 24, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-11-24"/> UMB partners with UMMC and WJZ-TV on their annual Thanksgiving drive, raising more than $54,000. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/11x2f2022-november-2022/TDay-Drive-2022-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2022/kids-come-back-to-the-farmers-market.php">Kids Come Back to the Farmers Market</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 8, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-11-08"/> After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kids to Farmers Market Program is back at UMB! </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/11x2f2022-november-2022/KTFM-inset-2018.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/july-2022/health-equity-in-covid-19-vaccine-trials.php">Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">July 28, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-07-28"/> School of Pharmacy PATIENTS Program's collaboration with West Baltimore stakeholders seeks to increase African American participation in COVID-19 vaccine research. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Andrew Tie" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="atie@rx.umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/july-2022/moving-history-creates-community-through-culture.php">Moving History Creates Community Through Culture</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">July 13, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-07-13"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore teams up with Moving History for a summer enrichment program that teaches African culture and traditions through visual and performing arts. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/07x2f2022-july-2022/Moving-HIstory-INset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/june-2022/umb-celebrates-juneteenth-with-neighborhood-jubilee.php">UMB Celebrates Juneteenth with Neighborhood Jubilee</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">June 23, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-06-23"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore joined friends and neighbors in West Baltimore to celebrate freedom with the Community Engagement Center’s second annual Juneteenth Jubilee. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/06x2f2022-june-2022/20220616_CEC_0199_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/june-2022/umb-spring-neighborhood-festival-returns.php">UMB Neighborhood Spring Festival Returns</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">June 6, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-06-06"/> After a two-year hiatus, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) teamed up with Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan to bring back the Neighborhood Spring Festival. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/april-2022/umb-brings-back-annual-neighborhood-spring-festival.php">UMB Brings Back Annual Neighborhood Spring Festival</a> </span> <!-- <span class="press release">press release</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">April 27, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-04-27"/> University of Maryland, Baltimore & Maryland First Lady to Bring West Baltimore Neighbors Together with First Spring Festival Since COVID-19 Pandemic. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/04x2f2022-april-2022/20180505_Spring_5320.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/march-2022/pantry-helps-umb-fight-students-food-insecurity.php">Pantry Helps UMB Fight Students’ Food Insecurity</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">March 2, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-03-02"/> Pop-up event provides food supplies and spreads awareness about the UMB Student Pantry. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Lou Cortina" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="lcortina@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/220302-Food.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/february-2022/mlk-speaker-its-time-for-action-not-just-dreams.php">MLK Speaker: It’s Time for Action, Not Just Dreams</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">February 18, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-02-18"/> In UMB Black History Month Celebration keynote, Lawrence Brown says Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream is unfulfilled, advocates a plan of action akin to the Freedom Budget to fight institutional racism. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jen Badie" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jbadie@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/220208-MLK-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/february-2022/umb-police-city-youth-forge-unique-partnership.php">UMB Police, City Youth Forge Unique Partnership</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">February 11, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-02-11"/> University of Maryland, Baltimore police and Baltimore youth from the Healing Youth Alliance learn from and help each other mend wounds, deliver care. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Alex Likowski" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="alikowski@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/220210-F2F-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/february-2022/white-house-applauds-anti-eviction-program.php">White House Applauds Anti-Eviction Program</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">February 11, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-02-11"/> The Eviction Prevention Project has logged over 4,500 hours of community outreach since September 2021. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Laura Lee" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="laura.lee@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/02x2f2022-february-2022/220211_Eviction_EPP_inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/february-2022/umb-pulse-workforce-wednesday-lisa-rawlings.php">Connecting the Community with Careers</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">February 8, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-02-08"/> 'The UMB Pulse' podcast interviews Lisa Rawlings, director of workforce development and job readiness in the University of Maryland, Baltimore Office of Community Engagement. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Charles Schelle" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="cschelle@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/02x2f2022-february-2022/220207_Pulse_inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/january-2022/face-to-face-live-near-your-work.php">Face to Face: Live Near Your Work</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">January 28, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-01-28"/> The UMB Live Near Your Work program has helped 63 University employees buy homes in nearby communities, dispersing $1 million in grants to date. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Alex Likowski" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="alikowski@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/january-2022/empowering-black--latina-women-in-west-baltimore.php">Empowering Black & Latina Women in West Baltimore</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">January 26, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-01-26"/> The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) will lead the evaluation and disseminate related research to benefit a new West Baltimore collaborative to empower Black and Latina women. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Charles Schelle" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="cschelle@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/01x2f2022-january-2022/220126_Advancing_Cities_inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/january-2022/grant-examines-how-social-workers-stay-sharp.php">Grant Examines How Social Workers Stay ‘SHARP’</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">January 18, 2022</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2022-01-18"/> $2.9 million federal grant awarded to Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Child and Family Trauma Stress and the University of Maryland School of Social Work to provide antiracist training. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Charles Schelle" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="cschelle@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/01x2f2022-january-2022/220114_sharp_inset.png" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2021/annual-christmas-store-spreads-holiday-cheer.php">Annual Christmas Store Spreads Holiday Cheer</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 14, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-12-14"/> Store stocked with donated items allows West Baltimore families to buy gifts at reduced prices. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/12x2f2021-december-2021/20211210_CEC_3040_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2021/umb-opens-annual-xmas-store-at-cec-2021.php">UMB to Open Annual Christmas Store with Foundry Church</a> </span> <!-- <span class="press release">press release</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 8, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-12-08"/> University of Maryland, Baltimore & Foundry Church to Open Annual Christmas Store Stocked with Deeply Discounted Toys for West Baltimore Neighbors </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2021/a-feast-to-be-thankful-for.php">A Feast to Be Thankful For</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 2, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-12-02"/> The University of Maryland School of Medicine provided free Thanksgiving dinners to West Baltimore as part of Project Feast. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/12x2f2021-december-2021/Project-Feast-Inset-.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2021/community-engagement-center-welcomes-neighbors-with-grand-opening.php">Community Engagement Center Welcomes Neighbors with Grand Opening</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 10, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-11-10"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore opens the doors to a new Community Engagement Center with a grand opening celebration. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/11x2f2021-november-2021/CEC-Opening-Inset-.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2021/face-to-face-community-engagement-at-umb.php">Face to Face: Community Engagement at UMB</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 25, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-10-25"/> On the Oct. 21 edition of Virtual Face to Face with President Bruce Jarrell, SWCOS chief Wendy Shaia and Ashley Valis from the Office of Community Engagement. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Alex Likowski" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="alikowski@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/june-2021/umb-brings-free-horseback-riding-program-to-west-baltimore.php">UMB Brings Free Horseback Riding Program to West Baltimore</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">June 22, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-06-22"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore partnered with City Ranch to bring a free youth horseback riding program to West Baltimore. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/may-2021/cec-brings-back-community-lunch.php">CEC Brings Back Community Lunch</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">May 12, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-05-12"/> One year after quarantine, the UMB Community Engagement Center brings neighbors back together with its free community lunch program. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/05x2f2021-may-2021/20210428_CEC_0108_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/april-2021/cec-registers-neighbors-for-covid-19-vaccine.php">CEC Registers Neighbors for COVID-19 Vaccine </a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">April 13, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-04-13"/> The Community Engagement Center (CEC) partners with nursing students to canvass neighborhoods in West Baltimore and get community members signed up for a vaccine appointment. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/03x2f2021-march-2021/CEC-vax-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/january-2021/cec-supports-small-businesses-with-new-initiative.php">CEC Supports Small Businesses with New Initiative</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">January 27, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-01-27"/> UMB's Office of Community Engagement starts Small Business Volunteer Initiative to help women-, minority-, and immigrant-owned local businesses during COVID-19 pandemic. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/01x2f2021-january-2021/20210125_Restaurant_0003_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/january-2021/faith-science-and-trust-fauci-talks-with-umb-clergy-leaders.php">Faith, Science, and Trust: Fauci Talks with UMB, Clergy Leaders</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">January 25, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-01-25"/> Dr. Fauci has an open and honest discussion with Baltimore clergy leaders about the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/01x2f2021-january-2021/fauci-event-INSET.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/january-2021/workforce-wednesdays-alumna-named-ummcs-employee-of-the-quarter.php">Workforce Wednesdays Alumna Named UMMC’s Employee of the Quarter</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">January 7, 2021</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2021-01-07"/> Alumna of UMB's Workforce Wednesdays program is named Employee of the Quarter by the University of Maryland Medical Center. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/01x2f2021-january-2021/TelishaUMMCEmployee-INSET.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2020/cecs-covid-safe-christmas-store-spreads-cheer.php">CEC’s COVID-Safe Christmas Store Spreads Cheer</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 21, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-12-21"/> Tented, outdoor setup gave UMB’s West Baltimore neighbors the opportunity to buy new gifts for their loved ones at deep discounts. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/12x2f2020-december-2020/20201211_CEC_0272.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2020/face-to-face-mother-mary-lange-school.php">Face to Face: Mother Mary Lange Catholic School</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 20, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-11-20"/> On the Nov. 19 edition of Virtual Face to Face with President Bruce Jarrell, the newest member of the West Baltimore community is also the first new Catholic school in Baltimore in nearly 60 years. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Alex Likowski" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="alikowski@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/201119-F2F-inset2.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2020/umb-comcast-bridge-the-digital-divide-in-baltimore.php">Bridging the Digital Divide in Baltimore</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 6, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-11-06"/> In an effort to bridge this digital divide, UMB has partnered with Comcast to provide internet service for up to 1,000 families from 14 partner schools in West Baltimore for a full year. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/11x2f2020-november-2020/UMB-Comcast-Article-Inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2020/umb-comcast-bring-internet-access-to-west-baltimore.php">UMB, Comcast Bring Internet Access to West Baltimore</a> </span> <!-- <span class="press release">press release</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 26, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-10-26"/> UMB partners with Comcast to sponsor one year of internet connectivity for up to 1,000 families from 14 partner schools in West Baltimore. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2020/face-to-face-the-new-lexington-market.php">Face to Face: The New Lexington Market</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 23, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-10-23"/> Leaders from Lexington Market developer Seawall answer any and all questions about the new Lexington Market. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Alex Likowski" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="alikowski@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/lex-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2020/stars-align-to-celebrate-founders-week-virtual-gala.php">Stars Align to Celebrate Founders Week Virtual Gala</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 11, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-10-11"/> “A Night of Stars” features philanthropy, food and cocktail demonstrations, singing performances, and gratitude for UMB’s efforts to fight COVID-19. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Lou Cortina" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="lcortina@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/201009-Gala-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/september-2020/umbs-new-community-engagement-center-ready-and-waiting.php">UMB’s New Community Engagement Center Ready and Waiting</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">September 24, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-09-24"/> After months of anticipation, UMB is thrilled to announce that the new CEC has been completed on time and under budget. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/09x2f2020-september-2020/New_CEC_After_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/september-2020/jarrell-outlines-priorities-in-virtual-town-hall.php">Jarrell Outlines Priorities in Virtual Town Hall</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">September 24, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-09-24"/> New president aims to “reimagine and reposition” UMB in response to COVID-19. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Lou Cortina" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="lcortina@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/200922-town-hall-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/september-2020/youthworks-building-a-generation-of-change-makers.php">YouthWorks: Building a Generation of Change-Makers</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">September 23, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-09-23"/> UMB and UMMC team up to bring their annual summer YouthWorks Program to a virtual platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/09x2f2020-september-2020/YouthWorks_Inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/september-2020/new-community-engagement-center-face-to-face.php">Face to Face: New Community Engagement Center </a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">September 18, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-09-18"/> On the Sept. 17 edition of "Virtual Face to Face with Dr. Bruce Jarrell," a discussion of UMB's new Community Engagement Center. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Alex Likowski" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="alikowski@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/200917-F2F-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/august-2020/umb-pal-provides-programming-at-home.php">UMB PAL Provides Programming at Home</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">August 27, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-08-27"/> The UMB PAL Program moves its summer programming to a virtual setting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/08x2f2020-august-2020/PAL_Summer_Mask_Making_Inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/august-2020/live-near-your-work-expands-into-new-neighborhoods.php">Live Near Your Work Expands Into New Neighborhoods</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">August 17, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-08-17"/> Druid Heights and Heritage Crossing added to successful homeownership initiative. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jen Badie" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jbadie@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/200817-LNYW-inset.JPG" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/july-2020/wi-fi-for-all-umb-partners-with-project-waves.php">Wi-Fi for All: UMB Partners with Project Waves</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">July 17, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-07-17"/> UMB's Community Engagement Center is partnering with Project Waves to install Wi-Fi towers across West Baltimore to provide free internet access to hundreds of families. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/07x2f2020-july-2020/CEC-Wifi-Tower-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/june-2020/exercising-caution.php">Exercising Caution: CEC Moves Fitness Classes Online</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">June 16, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-06-16"/> UMB’s Community Engagement Center moves its weekly exercise classes to a virtual platform in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/06x2f2020-june-2020/Screen-Shot-2020-06-16-at-11.49.14-AM.png" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/june-2020/face-to-face-with-community-challenges.php">Face to Face: Community Challenges</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">June 12, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-06-12"/> Promise Heights initiative chief Bronwyn Mayden and Union Baptist Senior Pastor Rev. Alvin Hathaway talk about coping and thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Alex Likowski" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="alikowski@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/200611-F2F-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/may-2020/umb-partners-with-arabbers-to-distribute-food-in-community.php">UMB Partners with Arabbers to Distribute Food in Community</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">May 6, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-05-06"/> UMB's Community Engagement Center teamed with Southwest Baltimore’s Arabber Preservation Society to deliver 2,000 pounds of frozen chicken to West Baltimore. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/05x2f2020-may-2020/20200429_CEC_0397_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/april-2020/cec-delivers-care-packages-to-pal-program-families.php">CEC Delivers Care Packages to PAL Program Families</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">April 20, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-04-20"/> The UMB Community Engagement Center delivers dozens of donated care packages to PAL Program families during the COVID-19 pandemic. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/04x2f2020-april-2020/PAL-Deliveries-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/april-2020/umb-provides-food-for-the-front-lines.php">UMB Provides Food for the Front Lines</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">April 7, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-04-07"/> 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. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/04x2f2020-april-2020/FFOFL-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/february-2020/newspressreleaseshottopics/umbs-cec-welcomes-new-director.php">UMB’s CEC Welcomes New Director</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">February 13, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-02-13"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore welcomes Tyrone Roper, MSW, as the new director of the Community Engagement Center. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/02x2f2020-february-2020/Tyrone-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/january-2020/newspressreleaseshottopics/umb-lights-the-way-for-ravens.php">UMB Lights the Way for Ravens</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">January 8, 2020</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2020-01-08"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore lights up campus buildings in a show of "Purple Pride" for the hometown Baltimore Ravens football team. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Chris Zang" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="czang001@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/200108-Ravens-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/perman-engagement-center-welcome-umbs-neighbors-.php">Perman, Engagement Center Welcome UMB’s Neighbors </a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 26, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-12-26"/> West Baltimore residents gather to bid farewell to Dr. Perman in his transition from UMB president to USM Chancellor; enjoy holiday cheer at Community Engagement Center. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Patricia Fanning" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="pfanning@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/191213_CEC-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/led-by-medical-students-project-feast-turns-30.php">Led by Medical Students, Project Feast Turns 30 </a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 6, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-12-06"/> The University of Maryland School of Medicine marked three decades of outreach to West Baltimore during Project Feast on Thanksgiving Day. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Patricia Fanning" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="pfanning@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/IMG_0191.Feast.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/umb-confronts-chronic-pain-with-community-conversation.php">UMB Confronts Chronic Pain with Community Conversation</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 13, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-11-13"/> A top-tier multidisciplinary team confronted the challenges of chronic pain at a community discussion. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Laura Lee" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="laura.lee@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/12x2f2019-december-2019/20191016_Rain_5413_INSET2.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/umb-brings-baltimore-students-to-the-farmers-market.php">UMB Brings Baltimore Students to Farmers Market</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 11, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-11-11"/> Third-grade students from three Baltimore City schools got a tasty lesson in healthy eating and exercising habits through the Kids to the Farmers Market Program. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/12x2f2019-december-2019/KTFM-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/umb-breaks-ground-on-new-community-engagement-center.php">UMB Breaks Ground on New Community Engagement Center</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 30, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-10-30"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is expanding its outreach to the surrounding West Baltimore community with the groundbreaking of a brand-new Community Engagement Center. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/10x2f2019-october-2019/CEC-Groundbreaking-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/september-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/community-engagement-center-groundbreaking-ceremony.php">Ray Lewis & Other New UMB Foundation Board Members to Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony for Multi-Million Dollar Community Engagement Project </a> </span> <!-- <span class="press release">press release</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">September 23, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-09-23"/> University of Maryland, Baltimore Invites Community Members and City Leaders to Celebrate the Groundbreaking of $8 Million Community Engagement Center; Ravens' Hall of Famer Ray Lewis to Attend </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/09x2f2019-september-2019/2019_04_26_UMB-CEC_Exterior-Rendering_Update[1]-copy.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/september-2019/fall-fest-is-treat-for-newcomers-veterans.php">Fall Fest Is Treat for Newcomers, Veterans</a> </span> <!-- <span class="hot topic">hot topic</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">September 6, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-09-06"/> UMB’s Fall Fest 2019 attracted hundreds for outdoor fun. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Chris Zang " /> <meta itemprop="email" content="czang001@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/09x2f2019-september-2019/20190906_Fall_Fest_0248_HP.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/august-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/grid-hosts-five-week-bet-on-baltimore-program-for-teens.php">Grid Hosts Five-Week Bet on Baltimore Program for Teens</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">August 22, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-08-22"/> This summer, the Grid hosted some of Baltimore's best and brightest teenagers for the five-week Bet on Baltimore program. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Laura Lee" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="laura.lee@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/08x2f2019-august-2019/20190822_BetonBaltimore_LL_5805.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/august-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/umbs-police-athleticactivities-league-pal-program-receives-new-vans-thanks-t.php">UMB’s Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) Program Receives New Vans Thanks to Generous Donation by MileOne Autogroup</a> </span> <!-- <span class="press release">press release</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">August 21, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-08-21"/> Donated vehicles increase access to programs, field trips. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Mary T. Phelan" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="maryphelan@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/08x2f2019-august-2019/New-Vans-for-PAL-kids.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/july-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/new-community-engagement-center-to-expand-outreach.php">New Community Engagement Center to Expand Outreach</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">July 31, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-07-31"/> University of Maryland, Baltimore to begin renovation of $8 million Community Engagement Center as centerpiece of its community campus. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/190731-CEC-HP.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/july-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/youthworks-interns-get-simulation-education-primer.php">YouthWorks Interns Get Simulation Education Primer</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">July 24, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-07-24"/> This summer 78 students are participating in the Summer Bioscience Internship Program, one sector of the YouthWorks Program at UMB. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Lou Cortina " /> <meta itemprop="email" content="lcortina@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/umb-news-landing-page/20190708CURE.png" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/july-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/patients-day-strengthens-ties-to-improve-research.php">PATIENTS Day Strengthens Ties to Improve Research</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">July 12, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-07-12"/> An interactive event held by the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy PATIENTS Program aims to improve the way research is understood by community residents, patients, and researchers. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Malissa Carroll" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="mcarroll@rx.umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/patients-day-perman.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/june-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/project-search-ceremony-features-grads-gratitude.php">Project SEARCH Ceremony Features Grads, Gratitude</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">June 6, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-06-06"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)’s Project SEARCH graduation ceremony featured a mix of revelry and reunion with the Class of 2019 celebrating completion of the internship program. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Lou Cortina " /> <meta itemprop="email" content="lcortina@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/umb-news-landing-page/20190603_projectsearch_LL_4818_IN.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/may-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/pal-program-puppet-show-draws-full-house.php">PAL Program Puppet Show Draws Full House</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">May 24, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-05-24"/> West Baltimore children shared the spotlight with UMB police officers at the Black Cherry Puppet Theater through the Police Athletic/Activities League. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Mary T. Phelan" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="maryphelan@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/05x2f2019-may-2019/May-2019-Puppet-Show-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/may-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/perman-describes-umb-as-potent-force.php">Perman Describes UMB As ‘Potent Force’</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">May 10, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-05-10"/> University of Maryland, Baltimore President Jay A. Perman, MD, delivers the sixth annual State of the University Address. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Chris Zang" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="czang001@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/1905009-SOTU-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/may-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/umb-neighbors-unite-during-annual-spring-festival-.php">UMB, Neighbors Unite During Annual Spring Festival </a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">May 3, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-05-03"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore holds its fourth annual neighborhood health and arts festival for West Baltimore residents. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Patricia Fanning" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="pfanning@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/190427-inset1.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/april-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/inspiring-students-to-paint-their-own-futures.php">Inspiring Students to Paint Their Own Futures</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">April 11, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-04-11"/> With the stroke of a dozen paintbrushes, students from Renaissance Academy High School along with First Lady Yumi Hogan put the finishing touches on a brand-new mural. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/04x2f2019-april-2019/RA-Mural-Inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/march-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/after-rough-year-downtown-baltimore-making-progress.php">After Rough Year, Downtown Baltimore Making Progress</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">March 29, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-03-29"/> University of Maryland, Baltimore President Jay A. Perman, MD, weighs in on report at State of Downtown Breakfast </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Mary T. Phelan" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="maryphelan@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/02x2f2019-february/190326-DPB-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/march-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/putting-baltimore-students-on-the-fast-track-to-medicine.php">Putting Baltimore Students on the Fast Track to Medicine</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">March 28, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-03-28"/> Ninth-grade students from P-TECH Healthcare at Dunbar had the opportunity to visit R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for a unique, hands-on experience. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/02x2f2019-february/PTECH-STC-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/march-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/naacp-launches-climate-initiative-at-maryland-carey-law.php">NAACP Launches Climate Initiative at Carey Law</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">March 22, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-03-22"/> Maryland Carey Law clinics are working with the NAACP to address the disparate impacts of climate change on communities of color. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Dorcas Gilmore" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="d.gilmore@law.umaryland.edu " /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/march-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/baltimore-kids-showcase-life-saving-skills-at-umb.php">Baltimore Kids Showcase Life-Saving Skills at UMB</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">March 6, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-03-06"/> West Baltimore middle school students got the chance to be certified in Stop the Bleed training then present their own life-saving invention to a room of pharmacy students and professionals at UMB. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/02x2f2019-february/9211_inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/february-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/umb-provides-a-year-of-play-to-kids-in-baltimore.php">UMB Provides a Year of Play to Kids in Baltimore </a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">February 12, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-02-12"/> In partnership with Port Discovery, UMB has given more than 100 families at James McHenry Elementary/Middle School free, year-long memberships to the Baltimore children's museum. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/umb-news-landing-page/JMEMS-Port-Disc-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/january-2019/newspressreleaseshottopics/live-near-your-work-program-touts-20-homeowners-in-2018.php">Live Near Your Work Program Touts 20 Homeowners in 2018</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">January 15, 2019</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2019-01-15"/> UMB's Live Near Your Work Program offers eligible employees $16,000 toward the purchase of a home in the surrounding community. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Lou Cortina" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="lcortina@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/190115-LYNW-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/december-2018/newspressreleaseshottopics/christmas-store-to-open-at-umbs-community-engagement-center.php">Christmas Store to Open at UMB’s Community Engagement Center</a> </span> <!-- <span class="press release">press release</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">December 6, 2018</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2018-12-06"/> Neighbors From West Baltimore Can Buy Holiday Presents at a Deep Discount thanks to the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Community Engagement Center and Foundry Church </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/umb-news-landing-page/xmas-store-1.jpeg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2018/newspressreleaseshottopics/project-feast-brightens-holiday-in-west-baltimore-.php">Project Feast Brightens Holiday in West Baltimore </a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 29, 2018</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2018-11-29"/> The University of Maryland School of Medicine, with the support of volunteers from UMB and beyond, welcomes hundreds to a festive Thanksgiving meal. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Patricia Fanning" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="pfanning@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/181129-feast-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2018/newspressreleaseshottopics/4th-annual-alei-conference-continues-to-serve-farmers.php">4th Annual ALEI Conference Continues to Serve Farmers</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 28, 2018</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2018-11-28"/> Farmers, landowners, environmentalists, and other agricultural stakeholders benefited from the daylong Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference on Nov. 8, 2018. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Laura Lee" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="Laura.lee@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/062016-june-2016/ALEI_Everhart_inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/november-2018/newspressreleaseshottopics/putting-healthy-habits-on-the-menu-for-baltimore-city-kids.php">Putting Healthy Habits on the Menu for Baltimore City Kids</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">November 2, 2018</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2018-11-02"/> Third-graders from three Baltimore schools get the chance to learn about health and nutrition through the Kids To The Farmers Market Program. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/062016-june-2016/Kids-Farmers-Market-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2018/newspressreleaseshottopics/early-voting-site-gets-out-the-vote.php">Early Voting Site 'Gets Out The Vote'</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 30, 2018</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2018-10-30"/> The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Community Engagement Center is once again playing a role in civic affairs by hosting an early voting site for the 2018 Maryland General Election. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/umb-news-landing-page/Early-Voting-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2018/newspressreleaseshottopics/umb-police-serve-hot-meal-at-hope-lodge.php">UMB Police Serve Hot Meal at Hope Lodge</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 22, 2018</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2018-10-22"/> Officers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Force pulled on aprons and hair nets to serve dinner at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge of Baltimore. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/062016-june-2016/inset_1262.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/october-2018/newspressreleaseshottopics/downtown-success-proves-baltimores-potential.php">Downtown Success Proves Baltimore's Potential</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">October 19, 2018</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2018-10-19"/> UMB President Jay A. Perman, MD, asks Baltimore business and civic leaders to apply the same effort used to transform Baltimore's downtown to improving its Westside community. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Alex Likowski" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="alikowski@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/181018-DPOB-inset.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/september-2018/newspressreleaseshottopics/umb-pal-program-partners-with-puppet-theater.php">UMB PAL Program Partners with Puppet Theater</a> </span> <!-- <span class="in the news">in the news</span> --> </h5> <p><span class="date">September 17, 2018</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2018-09-17"/> West Baltimore children shared the spotlight with UMB police officers at the Black Cherry Puppet Theater through the Police Athletic/Activities League. </p> <span itemprop="author" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"> <meta itemProp="name" content="Jena Frick" /> <meta itemprop="email" content="jfrick@umaryland.edu" /> </span> <meta itemprop="image" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/news/media-archive/062016-june-2016/PAL-Puppet-Inset-.jpg" /> <span itemProp="publisher" itemScope="" itemType="http://schema.org/Organization" > <meta itemProp="name" content="The University of Maryland, Baltimore" /> <meta itemprop="logo" content="https://umaryland.edu/media/umb/style-assets/images/logo-for-print.png" /> </span> </div> <!--<div class="news-listing"> <div class="icon_image"></div> --> <div class="news-listing" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/NewsArticle"> <h5> <span itemprop="name headline"> <a itemprop="url" href="/news/archived-news/september-2018/newspressreleaseshottopics/perman-supports-p-tech-expansion.php">Perman Supports P-TECH Expansion</a> </span> <!-- --> </h5> <p><span class="date">September 13, 2018</span> | <meta itemProp="datePublished" content="2018-09-13"/> UMB President Jay A. 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