The President’s Message

Each month, The President’s Message updates the UMB community on University initiatives; spotlights faculty, staff, and student achievements; and promotes upcoming UMB events.

In this edition:

• President Jarrell writes about the Lexington Street Transformation project.
• NAACP’s Pernell calls for health justice at MLK event.
• SAFE Center reaffirms fight against human trafficking.
• Crime remained low on UMB campus in 2025.
• UMB supports digital accessibility for all.
• Latest 1807 art and literary journal published.
• School of Social Work building hits construction milestone.
• Roundup of faculty, staff, and student achievements