UMB: Where Knowledge Meets Purpose

Higher education changes what is possible. At UMB, that means educating the people who care for our communities, pursuing discoveries that improve and save lives, and putting knowledge to work to solve the biggest challenges facing people in Maryland and around the world.

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 …

Innovation and Achievements

Research Innovation and Integrity

Can a Ketogenic Diet Be Used to Help Treat Mental Illness?

October 12, 2026 An experiential training program builds health care professionals’ readiness to implement ketogenic metabolic therapy in mental health care.
Graphic shows how the brain reacts to ketogenic foods.
Graphic shows how the brain reacts to ketogenic foods.
Research Innovation and Integrity

Can a Ketogenic Diet Be Used to Help Treat Mental Illness?

October 12, 2026
graphic shows GLP-1 applicator surrounded by measuring tape
Research Innovation and Integrity

Face to Face: GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss

October 7, 2026
UMB Pulse Podcast
Excellence in Teaching

What If Our Doctors Really Talked to Each Other?

October 2, 2026
Typing on a laptop

UMB Supports Digital Accessibility for All

Together, we are making accessibility practical, achievable, and part of how we serve everyone at UMB — ensuring equal access to information, programs, and activities.

Davon Nixon '26 (center) seated with other law students at the Maryland State Senate.
Because of the structure of the clinic and how collaborative we are, it kind of forced me out of my shell. I felt really supported."
Davon Nixon '26
Alumnus, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Discover the Public Health Law Clinic's Story
Alena Abraham, PharmD '24, and her family
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
Glenn Canares, DDS, and his mentee, Rachel Chang, DDS ’23
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
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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.