Today’s commencement stands as both a milestone and a remarkable moment in history. Our newest graduates not only stand on the shoulders of their mentors and family members but also one hundred years of fellow hard-working professionals who pursued the same dream to earn the college degree.
For 75 years, The University of Baltimore had a yearbook that paid tribute to the graduating classes with photos, stories and quotes.
This year, in honor of The University of Baltimore’s Centennial celebrations, we asked some of our new graduates to imagine their own yearbook page and sum their legacy in a quote that might inspire new generations. Here’s what they told us.
“I did it. I came back for everything I left and I made it.”
TASHERA SAVAGE
B.A. in Policy, Politics and International Affairs
"I stuck with my goal and made it happen."
ARION LOMAX
B.S. in Cyber Forensics
Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Society
“I proved my brothers wrong.”
Casey Corbin
MPA
National Society of Leadership and Success
“Moving forward!”
LISA HRESKO
B.A. in Arts Production and Management
Helen P. Denit Honors Program
Graduating means dropping out of school and returning to receive my GED, A.A., B.A. and now my M.S. I'm so grateful and excited.
“Attaining my goals in every way possible. Thank you for everything, UBalt.”
LARAE BROWN
MBA, Cybersecurity and Organizational Resilience Specialization
“Growing!”
DIVYADHARSHINI SASEENDRANATH
M.S. in Counseling Psychology
Women of Color Student Association, National Society of Leadership and Success, graduate assistant in Office of Student Support
“Being first in my family to graduate. Also, a new stepping stone.”
JOANNA JUSTO
B.S. in Criminal Justice
“I get to apply everything learned here and convert them to values I can add to corporate and personal brands, spending more time with family, and a call to building and maintaining friendships started at UBalt.”
JAMES OYEBANJI
M.A. in Integrated Design
National Society of Leadership and Success
"Graduating means finally accomplishing a goal 11 years in the making."
DANIEL REBER
B.S. in Simulation and Game Design
“I have accomplished a milestone for me. Also, made my parents so proud even though they aren't here (only in spirit).”
CARLA ADAMS
B.S. in Business Administration, Human Resources Management specialization
“Becoming a valuable asset to my community.”
BRANDON UEBEL
B.A. in Psychology
Omicron Kappa Delta, National Society of Leadership and Success, Denit Honors
“Making new generational patterns.”
REBEKAH OPHER
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies—Criminal Justice, Psychology and Business Administration with a Real Estate and Economic Development Specialization
Women of Color Student Association, Student Events Board, Omicron Kappa Delta, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Chapter, Real Estate and Economic Development Association, History Club, Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship Student Organization, Helen P. Denit Honors Program, NextGen Leaders Program
Graduating means I can accomplish anything I set my mind to, and my mom gets to see me walk across the stage.
“Being open to experiences and seizing opportunities.”
NATALIA GLINSKI
M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Schaefer Center for Public Policy
“Designing the labels for The University of Baltimore Centennial celebration beers.”
MATTHEW LAUMANN
MFA in Integrated Design
“I learned the value of perseverance by raising my GPA from 2.5 to 3.7. My experience also helped me grow professionally by exposing me to leadership opportunities.”
MALIHA JAVAID
B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing Specialization
Mu Kappa Tau, Omicron Kappa Delta, National Society of Leadership and Success
“The value of paying it forward and inspiring the next generation of public servants.”
ARIELLE FORREST
MPA
“Anything is possible, and keep track of the moments before you know it, they will become a memory!”
NIKKI YEBOAH
M.S. in Counseling Psychology
The best thing I learned at UBalt is unity. What I experienced is reaching my goal and chasing my dreams.
“The chance to study abroad.”
BECKY DAWSON
M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Queerly, SGA, Psi Chi
“Working with the Second Chance program. Shout out to the students! Thank you for all you've taught me.”
AMBER ZANDER
M.S. in Criminal Justice
National Society of Leadership and Success
“I really learned how to use my computer skills beyond I ever dreamed.”
CHERISE BASDEN
M.S. in Cyber Forensics
“Building relationships with my professors.”
SABRINA NOBLE PEREIRA
B.A. in Legal Studies
Student Government Association, International Student Association, History Club, Mock Trial, Ethics Bowl, Phi Theta Kappa
“The sense of community that I've never experienced before.”
ASJAH BENSON
M.S. in Criminal Justice
I learned that with faculty support and encouragement, students are destined to succeed and reach their highest potential.