Breakthroughs Can鈥檛 Wait
At UMB, groundbreaking discoveries happen every day 鈥� transforming medicine, improving health, and shaping the future. From changing legal policy and pioneering treatments to cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, UMB researchers are tackling real-world challenges and making a lasting impact on lives everywhere.
Serving the Public Good
UMB is dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service. But, don鈥檛 just take our word for it鈥�
Core Values
Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, Innovation and Discovery
UMB鈥檚 Core ValuesInnovation and Achievements
Still Rising: Law School Examines Progress 10 Years after Death of Freddie Gray
April 25, 2025 The Gibson Banks Center for Race and the Law hosted "Still Rising 10 Years After Freddie Gray's Death: How Legal, Faith-Based & Community Advocacy Changed Policing in Baltimore."
Navigating Federal Orders and Guidance
In response to the many rapid changes happening at the federal government level, UMB鈥檚 Issues Management Advisory Group has created a website to help assess how the federal policies of the new presidential administration might impact the University.
Upcoming Events
Apr 29, 2025
Improving the Human Condition
Because when we practice kindness, it creates belonging. And when we feel like we belong, we connect more with our work."
Glenn Canares, DDS
Clinical assistant professor and director of UMSOD鈥檚 Advanced Specialty Education Program, Division of Pediatric Dentistry Discover Glenn and Rachel's Story
I want to draw on the history of colonialism to help us understand the dynamics of contemporary international law and to grapple with the issue of inequality in the contemporary global order.鈥�
Rabiat Akande, SJD
Associate professor and 2025 Wilson H. Elkins Professor Discover Rabiat's Story
This project allowed me to address the challenges that blind and visually impaired patients face when accessing essential health information. It was an eye-opening experience that helped me understand the real-world impact pharmacists can have on improving health care accessibility.鈥�
Alena Abraham
PharmD '24 Discover Alena's Story
Proudly Located in West Baltimore
With 13 institutions, 鈥淐harm City鈥� is a wonderful place for young people to learn and explore before launching their careers. UMB contributes to this landscape with six professional schools and its interdisciplinary School of Graduate Studies, all located on a 71-acre campus on the city鈥檚 Westside, a short walk from the bustling Inner Harbor.