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Annual Student Book Festival, Graduation Celebration for UBalt's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Set for May 9

April 16, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's acclaimed MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts will host its annual reading and book fair for all graduating students on May 9.

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy wioll host its annual conference on April 24, with a focus on sustaining public sector employees

2026 Schaefer Center Conference to Address Public-Sector Workforce Needs, April 24

April 16, 2026
UBalt News

The 2026 William Donald Schaefer Policy Conference and Award Ceremony, hosted by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy, will be held on April 24. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Emerita Adrienne A. Jones will receive the 2026 William Donald Schaefer Award.

Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco

Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco Leads Next MFA Speaker Series Event, April 13

April 10, 2026
UBalt News

Jeannie Vanasco, author of the memoir A Silent Treatment, will discuss her work as The University of Baltimore's 2026 MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Speaker Series continues on April 13. The event is free and open to the public.

University of Baltimore Professor Joshua Clark Davis

Prof. Joshua Davis: 'There is More to Say About Police Violence During the Civil Rights Era'

April 9, 2026
UBalt News

Speaking on the Everyday Injustice podcast, Joshua Clark Davis, associate professor of history and the author of several books covering 20th century American history with a focus on social movements, policing, and urban history, says there is still much to learn about the impact that police-led a...

University of Baltimore President Kurt L. Schmoke

President Schmoke Receives Award from Maryland House Speaker Peña-Melnyk

April 2, 2026
UBalt News

University of Baltimore President Kurt L. Schmoke received the Speaker's Medallion during a recent ceremony led by Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk in the State House.

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'AI in Practice' Webinar Series: 'My Circle Got Smaller, AI Got Closer,' April 8

March 27, 2026
UBalt News

"My Circle Got Smaller, AI Got Closer," an online webinar exploring the mental health implications of artificial intelligence, will be hosted by The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on April 8. Fre...

Dr. Andrea Cantora

Prof. Cantora Named USM's First Director of Higher Education in Prison

March 12, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Andrea Cantora, associate professor of Criminal Justice and director of UBalt's acclaimed Second Chance College Program, has been appointed the inaugural Director of Higher Education in Prison for the University System of Maryland.

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UBalt and Global Peace Foundation Formalize Expanded Peacebuilding Partnership

March 10, 2026
College of Public Affairs

The University of Baltimore and the Global Peace Foundation formalize an expanded partnership to advance peacebuilding research, educational initiatives and community dialogue in Baltimore and beyond.