Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, was appointed president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) in September 2020 after serving as interim president for eight months. He succeeded Jay A. Perman, MD, who left UMB to serve as chancellor of the University System of Maryland.

The appointment as president was the latest in a long line of upward moves by Dr. Jarrell at UMB, where he has served as chief academic and research officer, senior vice president, executive vice president, and dean of the Graduate School.

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Dr. Bruce Jarrell

 

Alumni Speakers Series

 

Alumni

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Letters to the Community

 

Letters to the Community

This is a collection of emails and messages sent out to the UMB community.

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President's Message

Every month, the president highlights people, events, and news from the UMB community and beyond. 

 

Celebrating Our Professors

The title of Distinguished University Professor is the highest appointment bestowed on a faculty member at UMB. It is a recognition not just of excellence, but also of impact and significant contribution to the nominee’s field, knowledge, profession, and/or practice.

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ROBERT K. ERNST, PHD

 

Upcoming Events

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Core Values

“At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, our core values demonstrate what we stand for and serve as a guide to how we behave.”

— President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS

Past Presidents

UMB has a long history of impactful leaders and presidents.