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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...

A student reads from her book at the podium

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

April 9, 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.

Shelly Clay-Robison

Professor interprets conflict through stories, art

April 8, 2026
Charles Street Chats

Dr. Shelly Clay-Robison earned her M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management at The University of Baltimore before going out into the world to advance research in critical areas such as peacebuilding and atrocity prevention. Now an assistant professor for UBalt's College of Public Affairs’ Sch...

La-Toya Gomez, career coach, advises a student during a career center event.

Rethinking your job search

April 7, 2026
UBalt Stories

At The University of Baltimore’s Career and Internship Center, advisers are encouraging students to consider not what they want to be, but what do they want to do. It’s a subtle change that center director Lakeisha Mathews said can help students focus on impact rather than title.

From left, Heather Warnken, Amber Goodwin, CVLN Co-founder, and Robyn Thomas, CVLN Co-founder.

Working Together to Protect Community Violence Intervention in Baltimore and Beyond: CCJR and CVLN

April 6, 2026

The Center for Criminal Justice Reform (CCJR) at the University of Baltimore School of Law supports community-driven efforts to address harm and inequity in the criminal justice system and advance public safety. Aligned with both parts of that mission, CCJR has been proud to partner with the Comm...

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Finalists Announced for UBalt's 14th Annual 'Rise to the Challenge' Business Pitch Competition

April 4, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has announced the six finalists for its 14th annual "Rise to the Challenge" Business Pitch Competition, taking place on May 6. The finalists will compete for $30,000 in funds to support their business concepts and start-ups.

Intellectual property requires legal protection

Online Workshop: How to Protect Your IP, with Expert Ken Malone, April 8

April 3, 2026
UBalt News

Ken Malone, co-founder of Early Charm, a Baltimore-based venture studio with a mission to transform university inventions into successful commercial products, will lead a thinkUBator Workshop session on how ordinary people can safeguard their most valuable asset: their ideas. The online session, ...

Two people interact, one holding a phone, during a campus event.

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?

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.