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06/11/2026
"These couples have to work harder to make things work in our society, but they also can provide a way for us all to move forward." As America approaches 250 years old, a new book by University of Maryland School of Social Work researchers takes a look at how in*******al marriages thrived in a divided nation during the last five years. https://ow.ly/rvA050ZarAb
What does teamwork really look like in healthcare?
At the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s 14th Annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, more than 500 students from across UMB came together to learn one core lesson: Patients get better care when professionals from different disciplines work as a team.
06/08/2026
Can you spoil a baby?
On this month’s “The UMB Pulse” podcast, University of Maryland School of Social Work researcher Lisa Berlin, PhD, MS, discusses how early infant-caregiver relationships shape children’s emotional, behavioral, and physical health development.
Berlin, the Alison L. Richmond Professor of Children and Families and an MPower Professor, is an expert in attachment security who explains why responsive caregiving helps infants build trust, regulate stress, and develop healthier long-term expectations about relationships and support.
Listen or watch now: umaryland.edu/pulse
Positive staff–resident interactions are linked to better experiences in dementia care for everyone involved.
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Nursing are testing a four-step approach to help assisted living staff change how they interact with residents living with dementia.
By increasing positive interactions, the intervention aims to improve resident well-being and reduce behavioral symptoms, while also supporting caregiver job satisfaction and helping reduce burnout.
Breakthroughs can’t wait.
At UMB, we’re changing the future today.
Residents living with dementia are at higher risk of negative staff interactions—often because staff have limited training and support.
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Nursing are testing the Fostering Positive Care Interactions in Assisted Living intervention to help staff strengthen communication with residents living with dementia.
Improving these interactions can benefit everyone involved—enhancing resident well-being while helping staff manage stress and reduce burnout.
06/03/2026
Can you measure the power of prayer? A randomized controlled trial at University of Maryland School of Medicine showed that 5 minutes of prayer alleviated pain and anxiety.
Study: Five Minutes of Prayer Eases Pain and Anxiety - News A UMSOM randomized trial found that five minutes of intercessory prayer reduced pain and anxiety, offering a potential complement to conventional...
06/02/2026
"For the Class of 2026, my advice would be to emulate the well-tested principles of the institution you are affiliated with.” — Eli Adashi, an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree recipient from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. https://ow.ly/vZM050Z4cIp
06/01/2026
This issue of CATALYST celebrates the students and alumni who represent the future of Maryland’s health, law, and social work professions, and our dedicated faculty and staff who work every day to educate, support, and inspire them.
When Debbie Sahlin, DNP, was a student at the School of Nursing, she took part in the School of Graduate Studies’ Grid Pitch program for three years, leading to the creation of Ryan’s Place, a specialized primary care practice in Gaithersburg, designed to serve individuals with physical disabilities. https://catalystmag.umaryland.edu/
05/31/2026
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy's newly launched, one-of-a-kind MS in Artificial Intelligence for Drug Development program is preparing students to responsibly apply AI and machine learning to accelerate innovation across the drug development process.
AI is Changing How Pharmacists are Developing Drugs - News University of Maryland School of Pharmacy's MS Program Shows How Artificial Intelligence Can Innovate Drug Development
05/29/2026
“I have great hope because science will prevail.” UMB's newest cohort of doctoral scholars marked the culmination of years of research, discovery, and perseverance. https://ow.ly/shp850Z5Bwc
Carrying Knowledge Forward: UMB Celebrates New Doctoral Graduates - News Researchers and scholars from schools across the University of Maryland, Baltimore were honored during the 2026 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony on May 20.