Congratulations, Graduates!
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) celebrates the Class of 2025 this week with ceremonies across campus as we wish our 1,600-plus graduates well as they move forward to fulfill UMB’s mission to improve the human condition and serve the public good.
Serving the Public Good
UMB is dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and service. But don’t just take our word for it …
Core Values
Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, Innovation and Discovery
UMB’s Core ValuesInnovation and Achievements
Social Worker Grads ‘Chosen’ For Profession
May 20, 2025 University of Maryland School of Social Work's 63rd Convocation honors over 300 MSW, PhD graduates
Navigating Federal Orders and Guidance
In response to the many rapid changes happening at the federal government level, UMB’s Issues Management Advisory Group has created a website to help assess how the policies of the new presidential administration might impact the University.
Upcoming Events
Improving the Human Condition
When we practice kindness, it creates belonging. And when we feel like we belong, we connect more with our work.”
Glenn Canares, DDS, MSD
Clinical Assistant Professor and Director, Advanced Specialty Education Program, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland School of Dentistry Discover Dr. Canares’ 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.”
Rabiat Akande, JD
Associate Professor, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, and 2025 University System of Maryland Wilson H. Elkins Professor Discover Professor 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.”
Alena Abraham, PharmD ’24
Alumnus, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Discover Dr. Abraham’s Story
Proudly Located in West Baltimore
Mixing small-town charm with big-city amenities, Baltimore is known and celebrated for its storied place in American history, mix of quirky arts and culture, and array of diverse and unique neighborhoods. Museums, theaters, tourist attractions, and major professional sports teams are all part of the heartbeat of downtown Baltimore. UMB contributes to this landscape with our 65-acre campus on the city’s west side, a short walk from the bustling Inner Harbor, right in the middle of it all.