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Dean Natalie D. Eddington, First African American Dean of the School of Pharmacy
In 1957, Reverend James E. Hodges became the first African American graduate of the School of Pharmacy. Fifty years later, Natalie D. Eddington, PhD, FAAPS, FCP was named dean of the school becoming the first woman African American Dean at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Continue reading
Dr. Jesse J. Harris, First African American Dean of the School of Social Work
Dr. Jesse J. Harris graduated from the School of Social Work with a master’s degree in 1971 and again with a PhD in 1976. Following graduation he continued his military career in the Army serving as chief of social workers for the Army Surgeon General, consultant to the U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique, and finally as chief of Social Work Services at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He retired from the Army in June 1990 as the Army’s highest ranking social worker. Continue reading
Dr. Donald E. Wilson, first African-American Dean of the School of Medicine
In 1991, the University of Maryland School of Medicine named Dr. Donald E. Wilson the thirtieth dean of the school. At this time, Dr. Wilson was the first and only African-American dean at a traditionally white medical school. Continue reading
Dr. Elton “Tony” Preston Maddox Jr.
In 1968, the first African American student entered the School of Dentistry; Elton Preston Maddox Jr. was born on a farm in Kingston, MD on November 17, 1946. He was the valedictorian of Carter G. Woodson High School in 1964 and entered Morgan State the following year, graduating from the University with honors in 1968. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was on reserve status during his time at the School of Dentistry. Dr. Maddox graduated with honors from the School of Dentistry in 1972; he was the only African American Student during his four year tenure. In contrast, according to The Happenings, by January 1973 there were 32 African American Students in the School of Dentistry. Continue reading
African American History at UMB
Today, Diversity is one of the seven core values identified in the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) Strategic Plan. According to the Diversity Statement on the Core Value’s site, “The University is committed to a culture that is enriched by diversity and inclusion, in the broadest sense, in its thoughts, actions, and leadership.” These values are reflected in the current student demographics of UMB. Unfortunately, diversity and inclusion was not always a value held by the university. In 1807, the College of Medicine was founded in Baltimore, establishing the University of Maryland. As was the case with many institutions at this time, students tended to be white males from in or around Baltimore or Maryland. Continue reading
Historical Collections is Celebrating National Nurses Week!
May 6-12, 2019 is National Nurses Week; the HS/HSL’s historical collections is celebrating by highlighting our materials from the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. In 1962, Dr. Florence M. Gipe, then dean of the School of Nursing, donated three … Continue reading
The HS/HSL Receives 1936 Class Notes Gift
On March 14, 2019 the HS/HSL received a gift of handwritten class notes from the family of Harold H. Burns. Harold H. Burns graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine in 1936. Following graduation Dr. Burns completed … Continue reading
Advice and Studies on Love from Early UMB Graduates
St. Valentine’s Day is upon us, advice on how to spend the day is everywhere. The goal of this post is not to add to this abundance of advice but to look back on how early UMB graduates studied love. … Continue reading
Celebrate American Heart Month by Reading Historic UMB Theses on the Heart
February is American Heart Month. To acknowledge this month, historical collections is highlighting unique materials on this vital organ. First up, a series of historic dissertations and theses written by graduates of the School of Medicine from 1830 to 1884 … Continue reading
Football at UMB: HS/HSL Historical Highlight
As we count down the days the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams will face off in Super Bowl 53; what better time to visit the history of football at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)? While no … Continue reading