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The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) was founded in 1807. Today, this 71-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. UMB is Maryland's only public health, law, and human services university. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, graduate nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists. UMB is comprised of the following professional schools: School of Medicine (founded in 1807); School of Law (founded in 1816); Dental School (founded 1840); School of Pharmacy (founded 1841); School of Nursing (founded 1889); Graduate School (founded 1917); School of Social Work (founded 1961).

Proudly recognized as Maryland's #1 public university by the Wall Street Journal, TU is a leader in inclusive excellence, social mobility, research and discovery. With support from dedicated mentors and leading professors, students at TU gain valuable real-world expertise through experiential learning, internships, community engagement, study abroad and other transformative work designed to ensure students grow, thrive and succeed. Beyond impactful teaching and learning, TU fosters breakthrough interdisciplinary research and scholarship that serves the public good, complementing current knowledge and advancing solutions that improve lives. As Greater Baltimore's largest university and home to nearly 20,000 proud Tigers, TU is an extraordinary engine of change, impact and opportunity serving Maryland and the world beyond. Being ambitious on behalf of others isn't just a promise at TU - we deliver on it every day.

At Montgomery College, we offer an exceptional education that opens doors to transformative experiences, meaningful opportunities, and bright futures. Celebrated nationally for outstanding graduation rates and impressive returns on investment, we deliver tangible results that underscore our deep commitment to student success. Our innovative curriculum prepares students to excel in vibrant, evolving fields such as biotechnology, health care, information technology, and skilled trades. At Montgomery College, life and learning go hand in hand. Our flexible schedules and comprehensive support empower students to succeed. Our dynamic college thrives as a community marked by inclusivity, collaboration, and mutual respect, inviting students to celebrate their diverse strengths and aspirations. At Montgomery College, every employee plays a role in student success. Guided by the care and expertise of dedicated faculty and staff, students build rewarding careers, achieve personal fulfillment, and accomplish extraordinary outcomes. Exceptional Education, Extraordinary Outcomes