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Open House: A First Step to A Decision

April 2, 2026
UBalt Stories

The University of Baltimore is hosting its annual spring Open House on Saturday, April 18. So, what is an open house and why should you go?

A large, detailed sculpture of a honeybee perched atop a black pedestal. The sculpture is situated outdoors in a courtyard area, surrounded by green ferns and a young tree with bright leaves. In the background, there are brick buildings, and the scene is lit by natural daylight, casting gentle shadows on the concrete ground.

University of Baltimore Unveils Bold New Mascot: Meet R.L. Bee!

April 1, 2026

The University is changing its bee mascot to R.L. Bee, the bee sculpture from the Samuel G. Rose collection that is on display in the RLB Library courtyard. The change will take effect April 1.

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 1, 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.

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs

Prof. Sheehan: For Ukraine, 'Even Strong Leaders Are Not Immune to Misjudgment'

April 1, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs, has written an opinion piece about the president of Ukraine's recent meeting with the exiled son of the late Shah of Iran.

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Celebrating Business Students of the Week

March 30, 2026
Business Today

See the students who were honored as March 2026 Students of the Week.

Nivel Gurung poses, smiling, at the camera, while standing on the UBalt campus outside its Academic Center.

Alum leverages lessons in finance, confidence

March 27, 2026
UBalt Stories

Nivel Gurung had more than a decade of experience in the banking sector when he enrolled in M.S. in Finance at UBalt. He wanted a place that would challenge him to grow academically and set him apart in the workforce.

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One course, 13 professors: Applied Feminism from every lens

March 27, 2026
UBalt Stories

Imagine a course where every week you get to engage with a different law professor in their area of expertise under the same theme. That’s exactly what The University of Baltimore School of Law students love about the Special Topics in Applied Feminism course.

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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...