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Interim Dean Sheehan: Here Are Some Lessons I've Learned About Change

May 2, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, professor and interim dean of UBalt's College of Public Affairs, has a few takeaways after participating in a student-led event about making and sustaining change.

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The Right Fit, From Day One

May 1, 2026
Student Stories

Bria Howard knew what she wanted to study when she got to college, she just didn’t know where she would go. Visiting The University of Baltimore’s campus removed any lingering uncertainty. And everything got better from there.

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Welter, UBalt's Widely Recognized Literary Magazine, Embraces 'Flash' – a Literary Form Reflective of the Digital Age

May 1, 2026
UBalt News

Welter, the longtime literary magazine of The University of Baltimore, will soon publish its 2026 edition. All of the accepted pieces, including short fiction, nonfiction, essays and poetry, are presented as a form of flash writing―concise, to the point, and intended to deliver an emotional punch...

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From Neighborhood Captain America to Campus Leader

April 30, 2026
Student Stories

Tourian Aldridge was always someone others could turn to, but when he hit hard times, he needed a mentor to get back on track. That eventually led him to UBalt where he's back to helping others while pursuing a degree to help change lives.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for 2027 Cohorts of the Md. Certified Public Manager Program

April 30, 2026
UBalt News

Apply now for the Schaefer Center's Certified Public Manager program, a competency-based leadership development program that is nationally accredited and taught by public management experts with an emphasis on real-world applications.

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Exploring the Forces Shaping Youth Sports

April 28, 2026

In the latest episode of More Than Play: A Discussion with Professor Dionne Koller About Youth Sports, Professor Dionne Koller joins hosts Dr. Brian Feeley and Dr. Nirav Pandya to examine how law, policy, and politics influence the national youth sports landscape.

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University of Baltimore to Showcase AI Leadership at National AI+ Expo, May 7-9

April 28, 2026
UBalt News

UBalt's presence at the 2026 AI+ Expo is about showcasing AI education in a different way.

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Use AI, But Never Surrender Your Critical Thinking

April 27, 2026
College of Public Affairs

Professor Frank Xu shares insights into artificial intelligence with an MBA student.

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Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 20; Abell Foundation CEO Fagan Harris to Speak

April 27, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore will hold its 2026 Commencement ceremonies for the College of Public Affairs, the Merrick School of Business, and the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences on May 20 at The Lyric. Fagan Harris, CEO and president of the Abell Foundation, will deliver a keynote address.