Critical to its mission and an important part of its engagement with the wider world, The University of Baltimore's centers, institutes and clinics serve a variety of needs.
"From our teaching and research, to our support of all students as they forge new and exciting careers, The University of Baltimore is contributing to solutions for some of society's most pressing concerns," Schmoke says. "Given our size and location, UBalt is making a major impact on the world around us. Our centers—growing, vital, and highly respected—are a great example of our work in the public sphere. I urge everyone to take a look at what they are doing for our city, state and the region. It really is amazing work."
These organizations rely on the talents of UBalt faculty, students, staff and external partners to conduct research on and offer solutions to some of society's most pressing issues. Several present our students with their first real-life experiences in the careers for which they are preparing, through fellowships, internships and more. All are closely linked to the University's schools and colleges, ensuring that what is taught in the classroom can be linked to what is happening in Baltimore, the mid-Atlantic and beyond.
Following is a list of UBalt's public-facing centers for knowledge acquisition and
problem solving, and, where applicable, the schools and offices with which they are
affiliated.
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Through our resources, programs, and partnerships, The Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, and Technology (CELTT) supports faculty in enhancing student success, embracing emerging technologies, and fostering excellence in teaching and learning.
Through student-centered programs, quality services and the UBalt Career and Internship Center provides participants with the knowledge, resources, networks and opportunities needed to connect their education to employment in the evolving marketplace.
The Center for Advancing Prevention Excellence (CAPE) seeks to advance prevention efforts in communities across the nation by supporting them in the identification, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based strategies for substance use and behavioral health. A focus on translating the science, navigating approaches and resources, and connecting to peers and resources guides the Center as it brings evidence-based strategies to life for numerous audiences.
This center reports to the College of Public Affairs.
The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI) equips faculty, students, and the Baltimore community to responsibly engage with generative AI and artificial intelligence through ethical, equitable, and interdisciplinary learning, research, and innovation. Through meaningful collaboration and community partnerships, CAILI fosters AI fluency, drives social mobility, and applies technology to solve real-world challenges.
This center reports to the Office of the Provost.
The Center on Applied Feminism is unique within the legal academy and examines how intersectional feminist theory can benefit legal practitioners in representing clients, shape legal doctrine and play a role in policy debates and implementation.
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The Center for Criminal Justice Reform supports community-driven efforts to address the harm and inequity caused by the criminal legal system and improve public safety.
UBalt's Center for Digital Communication, Commerce and Culture is to creating the next generation of designers, writers, leaders, scholars, and creators of communications, commerce, and culture for the connected digital age. It acts as an interdisciplinary catalyst for impactful research, education and outreach activities that foster the development of digital competences and leadership.
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation empowers University of Baltimore students, alumni, and community members to design, launch, and run their own businesses by providing resources and support.
The Hoffberger Center for Ethical Engagement is dedicated to the pursuit of the best in ethics and values through a program that stimulates scholarship; addresses important topics in applied and professional ethics; encourages ethical engagement within the University, the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region, and beyond.
The Center for International and Comparative Law is the University's home for the study and understanding of international and comparative law, and of the political and economic institutions that support the international legal order.
The Klein Family Center of Communications Design provides a home for artists, designers, writers, and researchers at the University to inspire creative collaboration within a variety of disciplines, including Creative Writing and Publishing Arts, Digital Communication, English, and Integrated Design.
The Center for the Law of Intellectual Property and Technology promotes research, education and legal practice in several intertwined areas of law, with a focus on intellectual property law, including copyright law, patent law, trade secret law and trademark law. These areas of law support the discovery of new inventions, the production of new creative works, and the generation of new products, services and businesses.
The Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts promotes child and family well-being while inspiring the next generation of attorneys to prioritize the power, voice, and needs of families.
The Center for Public Safety Innovation is an internationally renowned applied research center within the College of Public Affairs designed to support community safety initiatives by leveraging nationally recognized policy experts, advocates and scholars dedicated to identifying best practices and policies to reduce violence and drug trafficking.
UBalt's Center for Sport and the Law fosters academic leadership, community engagement, and student excellence in the theoretical and practical aspects of amateur and professional sports law.
The Bob Parsons Veterans Center connects military and veteran students at The University of Baltimore to the many resources available to this vibrant community, and offers support and resources in a military-friendly atmosphere.
As Maryland’s preeminent public policy and research center, the William Donald Schaefer Center for Public Policy is Maryland's leading go resource for informed public sector decision making and leadership development. The center's mission is to help government and nonprofot organizations by leveraging our expertise to prepare future public servants, develop leaders, information decision-makers, and promote public discourse.
The Jacob France Institute is a driving force behind data-driven insights that illuminate the complex interplay between business, workers, and government investment.
