What’s on my mind as we close out 2015 is the success of the 20th State of the School Address and the many accomplishments it highlighted. Although the complete recording of the State of the School Address may be found…
Year: 2015
What's the Buzz - November 2015
What’s on my mind this month is the unveiling of the School of Medicine’s donor “Wall of Honor,” which commemorates the generosity of individuals, foundations, organizations and corporations, all of whom share our vision and believe in our mission.
What's the Buzz - October 2015
What’s on my mind this month is the new school year. As we get going again, I am torn between two emotions. On the one hand, I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished over the summer, and on the other, I’m…
What's the Buzz for October 2015
What’s on my mind this month is the new school year. As we get going again, I am torn between two emotions. On the one hand, I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished over the summer, and on the other, I’m…
What's the Buzz for September 2015
What’s on my mind this month is “back to work and back to school,” as School of Medicine faculty, staff and students get ready to face the academic year ahead. This school year also marks the beginning of my 10th…
What's the Buzz - August 2015
What’s on my mind this month are two important issues before the U.S. Congress that directly affect the School of Medicine: passing the 21st Century Cures bill, and amending the Higher Education Act of 1965.
What's the Buzz for July 2015
This month, we are running a special Buzz only issue of SOMnews. Our faculty have been so productive that we needed a double issue just to fit in all of their achievements! We hope you will enjoy reading about all…
What's the Buzz - June 2015
What’s on my mind this month is this quote by Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company who embodied the American Dream, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” In the last…
What's the Buzz - May 2015
The center spread of this month's SOMnews is dedicated to Chancellor Kirwan. Of his numerous endeavors as the leader of the University System of Maryland (USM), Dr. Kirwan launched the Closing the Achievement Gap initiative to reduce, and ultimately eliminate,…
What's the Buzz - April 2015
What’s on my mind this month is the beginning of Spring, a time for rejuvenation and revitalization—and a time to renew a commitment to our ambitious long-term goals set forth in Vision 2020.