December ‘President’s Message’

This month’s newsletter features President Jarrell’s column looking back at 2021 plus stories on MPower Professors, the DAC Speaker Series, the Community Engagement Center’s grand opening, and more.


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

  • Dr. Jarrell's column on the gratitude he feels while looking back at UMB’s 2021 accomplishments.
  • Diversity Advisory Council guest speaker discusses racism as a public health crisis and how to foster a sense of belonging.
  • UM Medicine eliminates race-based factor in assessing kidney function.
  • Fall edition of CATALYST magazine details how UMB’s big ideas are changing the world.
  • Four UMB faculty named in inaugural cohort of MPower Professors.
  • Renovated Community Engagement Center celebrates grand opening, partnerships with UMB neighbors.
  • Roundup of student, faculty, and staff achievements.

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

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