The UMB Pulse Podcast

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The UMB Pulse Podcast

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is working to strengthen social impact and galvanize innovation. This season of “The UMB Pulse” podcast is featuring stories about how UMB is taking creative action to overcome barriers and solve social problems. Be sure to tune in – new episodes drop on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month! “The UMB Pulse” is produced by the UMB Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Co-hosted by Charles Schelle, lead social media specialist and Dana Rampolla, director of integrated marketing.

  1. A Conversation With Dr. Wilbur Chen on Federally Funded Research and Global Health

    MAR 14

    A Conversation With Dr. Wilbur Chen on Federally Funded Research and Global Health

    Send us a text In this episode of "The UMB Pulse" podcast, hosts Charles Schelle, MS, and Dana Rampolla chat with Wilbur Chen, MD, MS ’08, the Frank M. Calia, MD Endowed Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and chief of the adult clinical studies section at UMSOM's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health. Chen highlights the importance of federally funded research and the importance of global health efforts for local stability. In addit...

    1h 1m
  2. From Social Work to Global Leadership: Jody Olsen on Service, Empowerment, and the Peace Corps

    FEB 7

    From Social Work to Global Leadership: Jody Olsen on Service, Empowerment, and the Peace Corps

    Send us a text In this episode of The UMB Pulse, Jody Olsen, PhD, MSW '72, a distinguished leader in global public service and former Peace Corps director shares her journey from aspiring social worker to influential advocate for women's empowerment, cross-cultural understanding, and global citizenship. Olsen, an alumna of the University of Maryland School of Social Work, shares in detail about her experiences leading transformative Peace Corps programs, overcoming challenges, and her ongoing...

    55 min
  3. From Courtside to the Boardroom: Tamika Tremaglio's Vision for Sports

    12/06/2024

    From Courtside to the Boardroom: Tamika Tremaglio's Vision for Sports

    Send us a text Join hosts Charles Schelle and Dana Rampolla on “The UMB Pulse” podcast as they dive into an enlightening conversation with Tamika Tremaglio, JD ’95, MBA, a distinguished alumna of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Tremaglio shares her journey from managing risk and compliance at Deloitte to leading the National Basketball Players Association and steering her new enterprise, TA Sports Ventures. The discussion covers a range of topics including player ...

    32 min

  4. 11/11/2024

    Veteran Insight: General Peggy Wilmoth's Journey in Nursing and Military Leadership

    Send us a text In this episode of the UMB Pulse podcast, co-hosts Charles Schelle and Dana Rampolla interview Ret. Maj. Gen. Margaret "Peggy" Chamberlain Wilmoth, PhD, MSS, MS’ 79, BSN ‘75, FAAN, a distinguished alumna of the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She is currently a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing. Known as Peggy, she shares her inspiring journey as the first U.S. Army nurse to command a medical brigade and her dual career in...

    43 min
  5. Rooted in Care: Social Work Alumnus' Journey to Nurturing Families and Futures

    10/04/2024

    Rooted in Care: Social Work Alumnus' Journey to Nurturing Families and Futures

    Send us a text Join hosts Charles Schelle, MS, and Dana Rampolla as they interview Michael Allen, MSW '03, chief executive officer of Therapeutic Connections and chairman of the University of Maryland School of Social Work Alumni Board. Allen shares his inspiring journey navigating through being a social worker at the R Cowley Adams Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center, employee assistance program (EAP) consulting, and his innovative work at Therapeutic Connections...

    38 min
  6. The Knipp Legacy: Celebrating Five Generations of UMB Graduates

    08/02/2024

    The Knipp Legacy: Celebrating Five Generations of UMB Graduates

    Send us a text In this episode of “The UMB Pulse” podcast, we welcome Harry Knipp, MD '76, FACR, a distinguished alumnus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). A 1976 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Knipp represents the fourth in a line of five consecutive generations of UMB graduates, starting with his great-grandfather in 1887 and continuing with his son, David, in 2014. Knipp has made significant contributions to the medical field as a founding board m...

    44 min
  7. Graduation 2024: Keynote Remarks and Celebrations from UMB

    06/07/2024

    Graduation 2024: Keynote Remarks and Celebrations from UMB

    Send us a text This graduation wrap-up special edition of "The UMB Pulse Podcast" features inspiring commencement speeches from the University of Maryland, Baltimore's recent graduation ceremonies. Notable speakers include U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson, JD '05 (4:03), United Therapeutics CEO Martine Rothblatt, PhD, JD, MBA (22:12), and U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, JD '67 (37:25). The speeches touch on their personal journeys, professional experiences, and important lessons learned, with t...

    50 min
  8. From Pharmacy School to Shark Tank: The Birth of Pricklee Cactus Water

    05/10/2024

    From Pharmacy School to Shark Tank: The Birth of Pricklee Cactus Water

    Send us a text This episode of the UMB Pulse podcast features an inspiring interview with Kun Yang, PharmD '15, a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy alumnus who co-founded Pricklee, a company that produces cactus water. Kun's journey took him from growing up in Canada to attending pharmacy school in Maryland, where the idea for Pricklee cactus water blossomed. He shares the challenges and triumphs of appearing on Shark Tank, securing a deal, and the unique benefits and production proce...

    32 min
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    The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is working to strengthen social impact and galvanize innovation. This season of “The UMB Pulse” podcast is featuring stories about how UMB is taking creative action to overcome barriers and solve social problems. Be sure to tune in – new episodes drop on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month! “The UMB Pulse” is produced by the UMB Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Co-hosted by Charles Schelle, lead social media specialist and Dana Rampolla, director of integrated marketing.

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    • Creator
      University of Maryland, Baltimore
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      53
    • Rating
      Explicit
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      © 2025 University of Maryland, Baltimore
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