News and Stories

News and Stories

Student scholars celebrate at the Featherstone Foundation scholarship award ceremony.

Students share impact of scholarship support

August 27, 2025
UBalt Stories

Ten students from The University of Baltimore received a portion of $63,000 in financial support from the Featherstone Foundation. Get to know the newest scholars.

Two students sit talking on steps to a statue near campus

Navigating college, one question at a time

August 25, 2025
UBalt Stories

We asked UBalt staff to share the questions and answers to what students ask the most. Whether you’re a new student, already an alum back to finish a graduate degree, or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone here to have a great start to the semester.

Dr. Amen Ra Mashariki, director of AI and data strategies for the Bezos Earth Fund, has been named chair of the advisory board for The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation

Bezos Earth Fund's Amen Ra Mashariki Named Advisory Board Chair for UBalt's New AI Learning Center

August 14, 2025
UBalt News

Dr. Amen Ra Mashariki, director of AI and data strategies for the Bezos Earth Fund, has been named chair of the advisory board for The University of Baltimore’s new Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation.

An aerial shot of the campus, half decades ago and half today

UBalt turns 100

August 5, 2025
UBalt Stories

In 1925, a team of visionaries resolved to establish a university that could cater to working adults. On Aug. 8, the University of Baltimore was born.

John Brenner laughs while looking off camera

From high school dropout to director of college initiatives

August 4, 2025
Going First

At 16, John Brenner dropped out of high school. Today, John serves as director of early college initiatives at The University of Baltimore. Every year, he meets new high school students, some with similar trepidations about college, and he tells them his story.

UBalt has announced its new Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation

University of Baltimore Opens Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation

July 31, 2025
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore has established a public-facing hub for creating knowledge, awareness and opportunity for artificial intelligennce technology—a growing area of interest in education, business, public service, and beyond. UBalt’s new Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovat...

Apply today to join the Fall 2025 Entrepreneurship Opportunity Scholars program

Turn Your Startup Dream into Reality - Apply to UBalt's Entrepreneurship Scholars Program (Deadline Extended to Aug. 4!)

July 25, 2025
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 cohort of Entrepreneurship Opportunity Scholars program. Students who meet the program's criteria are encouraged to apply before the July 31 deadline. If you're ready to turn your business idea into a thriving reality, wi...

Retired School of Law Dean Laurence

Remembering Former Law School Dean Larry Katz

July 22, 2025
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore is remembering the life and legacy of former School of Law Dean Laurence "Larry" Katz, who passed away on July 21, 2025.

A student poses by a painting of her.

Class invites fresh perspective on art, belonging

July 21, 2025
UBalt Stories

As part of her Arts in Society class and her own research, Dr. Rachael Zeleny invited her students for a portrait session in the Walters Art Museum. Then she turned her students into their own museum exhibit.