The President's Message-June

This month’s newsletter features Dr. Jarrell’s column on equity and justice plus a look at UMB’s commencement, the new President’s Distinguished Scholar, the President’s Fellows White Paper, and more.


In the June issue of The President’s Message, you’ll find:

  • President Jarrell’s column on creating a culture of equity and justice at UMB.
  • A pictorial look back at UMB’s first in-person commencement in three years.
  • CATALYST magazine issue features stories on UMB CURE Scholars, the pig heart transplant, students graduating amidst the pandemic, and much more.
  • UMB welcomes Luke Cooper, JD, MBA, as President’s Distinguished Scholar and Gregory Ball, PhD, as vice president for research.
  • After six-plus years of hard work, first cohort graduates from UMB CURE Scholars Program.
  • Renée Hutchins, JD, named dean of the Francis King Carey School of Law.
  • President’s Fellows release White Paper on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Roundup of student, faculty, and staff achievements.

Back issues of the newsletter can be found in the archives.

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