Graduation Stories

Congratulations to all of the 2024 University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) graduates and their families and friends! Below, read about the UMB Graduation Celebration on May 15 and other stories about individual school graduation events.

Universitywide

Graduation Celebration Story Photo

Good Times and Gratitude at UMB Graduation Celebration

Class of 2024 graduates were treated to a party on May 15 that featured food, music, games, and prizes.

Individual Schools

School of Law Graduation

Class of 2024 Joins 200-Year Legacy of Maryland Carey Law

More than 270 degrees were conferred and graduates were treated to a humorous and thought-provoking keynote speech by alumnus Brendan Hurson, JD ’05, a U.S. District Court judge.

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Graduate School Graduation

Graduate School Celebrates Student Excellence

Graduating PhD, master’s, and certificate students were honored during ceremonies on May 15 and 16.

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Dentistry Graduation

At School of Dentistry, a Sense of Accomplishment

The School of Dentistry’s Honors Convocation recognized the hard work and dedication of the newest class of dental and dental hygiene graduates.

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School of Medicine Graduation

School of Medicine Bids Farewell to the Class of 2024

The Class of 2024 graduates gathered at the Hippodrome Theatre on May 16 to celebrate their official transition from medical students to physicians.

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Nursing Graduation

Perseverance Is the Theme at School of Nursing Ceremonies

The school celebrated nearly 250 new nurses entering the workforce and a total of 479 graduates.

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Pharmacy Graduation

School of Pharmacy Celebrates PharmD Class of 2024

“Whatever path you take, continue to be resilient, tenacious, and altruistic,” Dean Sarah L.J. Michel, PhD, tells the 94 Doctor of Pharmacy graduates.

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Pharmacy Graduation

Pharmacy PhD and MS Grads: ‘Leaders, Innovators, and Change Makers’

The School of Pharmacy celebrated hundreds of graduates in the Class of 2024 from its in-person and virtual PhD and MS programs.

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Social Work Graduation

School of Social Work Graduates Ready to Transform Communities

In a ceremony filled with joy, reflection, and a deep commitment to social justice, the School of Social Work conferred over 300 degrees to its 2024 graduates.

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