Catalyst Magazine

Quote Roundup: Ex-Baltimore Ravens star Ray Lewis and Former Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen Among Notable Speakers at UMB

Other notable speakers this fall were featured at the Founders Week Awards Recognition and Reception and the Faculty Convocation.

What’s on Greenebaum Cancer Center Executive Director Taofeek K. Owonikoko’s Desk?

He talks about the prized possessions in his office such as Latin American artwork from a patient and discusses his goals for the cancer center.

Book Roundup: Works Include Olsen’s ‘A Million Miles’ and Nathan-Pulliam’s ‘Saving Stella’

Faculty members from the schools of dentistry, law, medicine, and nursing also have new books.

Five Questions with … Gibson-Banks Center for Race and the Law Executive Director Monique Dixon, JD ’96

Dixon returns to her alma mater as the first to lead the Maryland Carey Law center.

Rooted in History: 175 Years Later, Mystery Still Shrouds Poe’s Death

The sites of the famed author-poet’s death and burial are connected to UMB.

President’s Message

This issue highlights remarkable innovations and milestones from across schools and departments, celebrates our Founders Week award winners, and recognizes the invaluable contributions of our students, faculty, and staff. 

What’s on Chief Philanthropy Officer Greg Bowden’s Desk?

The Baltimore-area native has decorated his desk with a variety of mementos including numerous pictures he has taken over the years.

Rooted in History: 1891 UMSOM Alum at Center of Pivotal Yellow Fever Research

Dr. James Carroll, who was infected through a mosquito bite in 1900 and recovered, served on the Yellow Fever Commission in Cuba.

Five Questions with HSHSL Dean Emily Hurst, MSLS

Hurst oversees a library that employs about 70 librarians and staff and had a circulation of more than 162,000 items in Fiscal Year 2022.

Getting to Know Chief Philanthropy Officer Greg Bowden

“It is important to me to have an impact on Baltimore and the region,” he said.

Quote Roundup: Maryland’s First Lady Among Notable Speakers at UMB

The first lady was among a number of high-profile guests at University events such as the UMBrella Women's History Month Symposium.

Book Roundup: UMB Works Include How the Pandemic and Racial Unrest Built Resilient Universities

Other works include an examination of parliamentary democracy and cartoons that guide readers through the 12-step recovery process.

President’s Message

President Jarrell writes, “I hope that ‘CATALYST’ inspires you as you read about the work that your support and generosity make happen every day in Baltimore and beyond.”

What’s on Police Chief Thomas Leone’s Desk?

Among the items that have meaning to him are family photos and awards his department has received for community policing.

5 Questions with … School of Medicine Dean Gladwin

In his second academic year, the dean is overseeing UMSOM’s numerous groundbreaking partnerships and innovations.

President’s Message

This issue highlights remarkable innovations and milestones from across our schools and departments, recognizing the invaluable contributions of our students, faculty, and staff.

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CATALYST magazine


Executive Board

Jennifer B. Litchman, MA
Senior Vice President for External Relations

Laura Kozak, MA
Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Associate Vice President
Communications and Public Affairs

Joanne Morrison
Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Managing Editor

Jen Badie
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Editor

Lou Cortina
Director, Editorial Services

Photographer

Matthew D’Agostino
Lead Photographer

Videographer

Erik Neilsen
Assistant Director, Video Production

Web Director

Amir Chamsaz
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Dan Walker
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Kristi McGuire
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Charles Schelle
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