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Troy Pritt poses in the library

College helps steelworker launch new career in HR

November 4, 2025
Going First

Troy Pritt had his career plans set as a Sparrows Point steelworker, but when the plant shut down, he needed a new plan. He came to UBalt as a first-generation college student, and stayed for a master's degree.

Pavan Purswani, a staff member at UBalt, sits outside a cafe in Baltimore.

Holistic approach best for student support

October 21, 2025
Charles Street Chats

Since starting at The University of Baltimore in 2016, Pavan Purswani has held various roles that all relate back to supporting students and helping them succeed. Pavan shares about his new position and what he loves about working in higher education, particularly at UBalt.

Samantha Hildwein poses in the Student Center

Triple Alum: Each Degree Opens More Doors

October 8, 2025
Student Stories

Samantha Hildwein wanted to prove something to her niece when she first committed to college. But once she got started, she realized there was so much opportunity to grow herself.

A student prepares to give blood during a Red Cross blood drive.

Why I Give: Student shares blood drive experience

September 29, 2025
UBalt Stories

Miguel Miranda donated blood for the fourth time in his life at UBalt's fall semester blood drive. Here's his perspective on why he donates.

Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, director of UBalt's Career and Internship Center

Lakeisha Mathews: 'Students Want to Know the "Why" in Their Education'

September 19, 2025
UBalt News

Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, director of UBalt's Career and Internship Center, tells Diverse magazine that students who have purpose integrated into their education are more engaged and better prepared to start their careers.

Students play pool

New game room offers stress relief and fun

September 17, 2025
UBalt Stories

A space formerly used as a bookstore has been transformed into a game room with pool tables, foosball, an air hockey table, board games, TVs and gaming consoles. Fitting of a place for Bees hanging out, the room will keep the name The Hive.

A student walks toward the door of the Student Center at dusk.

Knowledge That Works Year Round

September 3, 2025
UBalt Stories

UBalt students share about what they learned during their summer internships and how they landed their jobs.

John Brenner, director of UBalt's Early College Initiatives program

CollegeBound Honors UBalt's Early College Initiatives Director John Brenner

August 13, 2025
UBalt News

John Brenner, director of Early College Initiatives at The University of Baltimore, was recently recognized by the CollegeBound Foundation for his work in bringing area high school students to campus to experience higher education and, through the University's dual enrollment program, earn their ...

The subject looks out of frame while posing against a concrete rail, surrounded by buildings.

11 Days in Austria: A Student’s Perspective

June 23, 2025
UBalt Stories

Sabrina Pereira, B.A. ’25, left the day after her commencement at The University of Baltimore for a one-week global field study course in Austria. She kept a journal about her experience, which is excerpted here.