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Steven Combs Named MUIH’s New President and CEO
Steven Combs, Ph.D., has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer for Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). “Dr. Combs has devoted the majority of his professional life to the field of higher education, with more than 18 years in leadership positions. He has been a lifelong learner, faculty member, researcher, academic administrator, published author, and scholarly presenter. During Dr. Combs’ exemplary career, his demonstrated successes and chosen priorities have been beautifully aligned with the strategic imperatives for MUIH and will serve us well in the coming years.” said MUIH Board Chair Adele Wilzack.
Professor Emerita Sister Charlotte Kerr Honored as Part of Advisory Group on Prevention and Integrative Health
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Sister Charlotte Kerr “for outstanding service on the Presidentially-appointed Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health, and contributions to the implementation of the National Prevention Strategy.” Sister Charlotte served on the 21-member advisory group from its inception in 2011 through the submission of its final report in September 2016.
2017 Commencement Speaker Announced
MUIH is pleased to announce that Leana Wen, M.D., M.Sc., FAAEM, Commissioner of Health for the City of Baltimore, will be our 2017 commencement speaker. Dr. Wen’s personal and professional beliefs align with the way we at MUIH approach well-being. “We share a common goal with MUIH in focusing on maintaining health and ensuring well-being for the vulnerable communities that we serve in the city,” said Wen. “I’m looking forward to working together to advocate for a paradigm shift in our approach to health and to find tangible ways to collaborate.”
The Recent Passing of Bob Duggan, Founder and President Emeritus
It is with tremendous sadness that we share news of the recent death of Robert “Bob” M. Duggan, co-founder and President Emeritus of Tai Sophia Institute, now Maryland University of Integrative Health. Bob was a true pioneer in the field of integrative health and an assertive voice for wellness in America. Though he will be missed, his legacy will thrive through all those he touched.
MUIH Welcomes Fall 2016 Incoming Class
In the first week of September, 317 new students began their journeys at MUIH, our largest incoming class thus far. This fall class brings the total student body population to 1,482 students from 47 states and U.S. territories and 27 countries.