DuMez Memorial Lecture Explores Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and Learning
May 05, 2026

Photo: Megan Ehret (left) and School of Pharmacy Dean Sarah Michel.
Faculty, students, and staff from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) gathered in Pharmacy Hall on April 13 for the School’s annual Andrew G. DuMez Memorial Lecture, delivered this year by Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, FAAPP, professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research.
In her lecture, Ehret focused on the concept of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 – the ability to understand one’s own emotions, recognize the emotions of others, and use that awareness to guide decisions and behavior.
“Your emotional reaction is automatic,” she said. “But your response is within your control.”
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