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What Are Digital Displays?

Digital display monitors are located throughout campus in buildings and parking structures. These displays are tools used to communicate news, events, and information relevant to the University of Maryland, Baltimore community.

In order to ensure that the information from these displays is equally accessible to all members of the UMB community, the following textual descriptions of all digital displays have been made available below. This information is presented in a way that is accessible to assistive devices such as screen readers. Learn more about digital accessibility at UMB.

(Replace) CARTI Grantsmanship

Announcing CARTI's new Grantsmanship Diagnostic & Tune-Up Service

More information: (Replace) CARTI Grantsmanship

2026 Board of Regents Staff Awards

2026 Board of Regents Staff Awards

Call for Nominations

- Nominate yourself or a deserving colleague 

- Open to exempt and non-exempt employees

- Highest honor bestowed to staff by the University System of Maryland 

- Awardees receive $2,000 stipend and plaque 

Applications due: Aug. 14

More information: 2026 Board of Regents Staff Awards

Announcement of Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Salome Ricci

Salome Ricci Dissertation Defense

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Program: PHSR Pharmaceutical Health Serv Res

Location: Saratoga, Classroom 1-330

Announcing Ellucian Experience at UMB!

Ellucian Experience is coming to UMB on June 15, 2026! Experience is an intuitive, card-based platform that streamlines access to key university resources all in one place, helping students, instructors, and advisors save time and stay connected. For more information, please visit: https://umaryland.edu/Experience

More information: Announcing Ellucian Experience at UMB!

CARTI Grantsmanship

CATALYST Magazine - 2026 Spring Issue

Read the Spring Issue of CATALYST Magazine!

You’ll learn about UMB’s students and alumni who represent the future of Maryland’s health, law, and social work professions such as alumna Debbie Sahlin, who opened Ryan’s Place after participating in the Grid Pitch.

Visit catalystmag.umaryland.edu.

More information: CATALYST Magazine - 2026 Spring Issue

CRISPR SERVICES @ THE TRANSLATIONAL LABORATORY

Campus Health Services

Campus Health offers convenient walk-in care. Call 667-214-2233 for more information.

More information: Campus Health Services

EVS Employee of the Month for JUNE 2026

JUNE 2026

UMB ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

A DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

SHONY TURNER

Clean Campus Ambassador

Shony demonstrates a strong work ethic and exemplary professionalism. She is kind and supportive of her teammates and the campus community while exemplifying UMB's core values.

UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND BALTIMORE

Fall 2026 Graduate Elective NURSG 723/PH 723

Global Burden of Disease Course NRSG 723/PH723

Global Impact Series

A Global Health Alliance speaker series on: The Invisible Burden: ChronicLung Disease in a Global Context

More information: Global Impact Series

HR Employee of the Month for May 2026

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE

HUMAN RESOURCES

A DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

MAY 2026

Tia Stone

Office of Accountability and Compliance

The business operations specialist is recognized for stepping up to handle additional responsibilities for animal procurement, ensuring that critical research operations continue seamlessly.

IGS - Fridge Clean Out

Refrigerator clean out - last Friday of every month. Please label with your name and date, if you'd like to keep it in the frige.

IGS - Title Page

University of Maryland

School of Medicine

Institute for Genome Sciences

IGS - Weather Widget

Weather Widget, weather is updated as it changes.

Infection Detection Study Recruitment

Text reads:

Stayin’ Alive with Science!

Join a study that may detect infections before you feel sick

Seeking healthy adults aged 18-50 for wearable device study.

Compensation may be up to $2715 for qualified volunteers.

Learn More: 410-706-8800

www.cvdtrials.org/InfectionDetection

clinicaltrial@som.umaryland.edu

Images include:

QR code to take scanner to www.cvdtrials.org/InfectionDetection

CVD logo

Graphic of a mosquito in a white suit and headphones in a disco stance

More information: Infection Detection Study Recruitment

MSL Webinar_ June 23

Promotional graphic for the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Master of Science in Law program featuring a professional individual reviewing documents at a desk. Text reads: “Advance your career with a Master of Science in Law.” Additional text highlights a webinar scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 at 12:00 PM EST. A QR code appears next to the call to action “Register Today,” with the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law logo displayed at the bottom.

More information: MSL Webinar_ June 23

Next Gen COVID Vaccine Research Study

Graphic of Cassette tape that reads "Next Gen COVID Vaccine"

Includes logo for the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health

Text on slide reads:

COVID Vaccine Remix: Nasal Spray Edition

Join a Next Gen COVID Vaccine Study Now

  1. Looking for Interested Adults 18-64 Years Old
  2. Compensation may be up to $1,300 for qualified volunteers

Learn More: www.cvdtrials.org/NextGen

410-706-8800

More information: Next Gen COVID Vaccine Research Study

Provost: New Coaching Program GOALS

GOALS  Group Coaching Program

Ready to Reach Your GOALS?

Coming Soon! UMB will launch the GOALS Group Coaching Program for staff and faculty at all levels. Applications for Cohort 1 open July 1.

More information: Provost: New Coaching Program GOALS

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Seminar - Nadia R. Roan, PhD

The active HIV reservoir as a therapeutic target to achieve HIV remission.

HSFIII, CR1010 | Thu Jun 25 | 11a - 12p

Title II: Accessibility in Digital Signage

UMB Supports Digital Accessibility for All

Making digital signage accessible.

  1. Use high-contrast colors and large readable fonts on eboards.
  2. Avoid flashing or fast-moving content that may trigger seizures or distract viewers.
  3. Include captions or text alternatives for videos and audio content.

More information: Title II: Accessibility in Digital Signage

Title II: Color Contrast Checks

UMB Supports Digital Accessibility for All

Check for accessible color contrast.

  1. Strong color contrast improves readability.
  2. Avoid light gray text on white or low-contrast color combinations.
  3. Use accessibility tools to test contrast before publishing content.

More information: Title II: Color Contrast Checks

UMB IRB Chair & HRPO/IRB Virtual Office Hours

UMB President's Message

Look for the President`s Message in your inbox and on The Elm every month. Read the digital newsletter at elm.umaryland.edu.

More information: UMB President's Message

UMB Together - Summer Fun: Take Advantage of Employee Benefits and Perks

Summer Fun: Take Advantage of Employee Benefits and Perks

Make the most of your summer with exclusive perks and discounts for UMB employees! 

From travel deals and theme park adventures to camp savings and entertainment discounts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

More information: UMB Together - Summer Fun: Take Advantage of Employee Benefits and Perks

UMBs Core Values

UMB Core Values: Respect and Integrity; Well-Being and Sustainability; Equity and Justice; Innovation and Discovery.

University of Maryland, Baltimore

hashtag #UMBtotheCore

More information: UMBs Core Values