Dear University of Maryland community:

I am writing to update you on the progress of the Board of Regents' study on merging UMB and UMCP.

The Board of Regents has scheduled a public meeting this Friday, December 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the University of Maryland University College in Room 1312, West Building. At that meeting, the Board will discuss and is expected to vote on its study. The study is due by December 15 to the Maryland General Assembly.

The meeting, which is open to the public and the media, also will be streamed live. Details on how to access the live video stream will be posted on the USM website on Friday.

Thanks to all of you who participated and provided input on this study.

Sincerely yours,

Jay A. Perman, MD
President