Inclusive Excellence

Initiative for Maximizing Student Development Program Wins Diversity Recognition Award

The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Initiative for Maximizing Student Development program (UMB-IMSD), supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has been instrumental in promoting the academic and professional success of graduate students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Unseen Potential

Alena Abraham, a fourth-year student pharmacist, created a podcast called Unseen Potential to raise awareness of and advocate for the blind and visually impaired community. In this blog post, Alena shares more about the inspiration for creating the podcast and what she's learned so far.

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has established a reputation for excellence and innovation in health outcomes research, pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical and regulatory sciences, and translational medicine.

This reputation for excellence has been led by the efforts of stellar faculty partnering with outstanding staff, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and promising students.

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has committed to reimagining excellence and embracing the values of inclusive excellence. By leveraging the talents, expertise, and leadership within the school community, UMSOP aims to enhance student success, foster a thriving culture, and advance institutional excellence. Together, we will go beyond excellent to realize our vision to address society's most pressing health needs.

Events

2025 Annual Summit on Accessibility and Disability Justice

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the UMSSW Auditorium

The University of Maryland School of Social Work’s Office of Access, Strategic Initiatives, & Support (OASIS) and the Accessibility Advisory Group (AAG) presents the 2025 Annual Summit. This year’s theme: “Disability Justice: Resist and Reclaim.”

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School of Pharmacy Events

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1May

Faculty Spring Soiree 4:00 PM | Rye Street Tavern, 225 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 Dr. Diane Forbes Berthoud, with the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, invites you to a Faculty Spring Soiree! Please join us for light fare, cocktails, and conversation.

9May

Strategic Engagement and Impact Council Meeting 11:30 AM | UMSON, Room 503 and Online Please join UMSON students, faculty, and staff for our monthly SEI Council meeting.

13May

Jewish Community Connections Drop-in 12:30 PM | Virtual A virtual drop-in space run by and for Jewish faculty, staff, students, and alums to connect for purposes of mutual support, learning, and community building.

9Jun

Strategic Engagement and Impact Council Meeting 11:30 AM | UMSON, Room 503 and Online Please join UMSON students, faculty, and staff for our monthly SEI Council meeting.