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College of Public Affairs Dean Roger Hartley

Dean Roger Hartley: 'In Public Service, You Can Find Yourself'

October 16, 2025
UBalt News

Profiled on the website of the National Academy of Public Administration, where he currently serves as the organization's president-elect and as a NAPA Fellow, University of Baltimore College of Public Affairs Dean Roger Hartley says public affairs careers are "among the highest of callings."

Dr. Jessica Stansbury, founding director of UBalt's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation

Jessica Stansbury: AI Is a Different Kind of Innovation

October 14, 2025
UBalt News

Dr. Jessica Stansbury, founding director of UBalt's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation, tells Delmarva Today radio that generative AI is a different, and potentially more impactful, technology than what we've experienced before.

Samantha Hildwein poses in the Student Center

Triple Alum: Each Degree Opens More Doors

October 8, 2025
Student Stories

Samantha Hildwein wanted to prove something to her niece when she first committed to college. But once she got started, she realized there was so much opportunity to grow herself.

Sofia Dirie looks on while sitting in the law center.

Extracurriculars fuel passion for law

October 6, 2025
Student Stories

Sofia Liban Abdullaahi Dirie decided early on that she wanted to be a lawyer. A heart-wrenching moment would prove to her that she chose the right path. Now a third year law student, she’s taking every opportunity to help others.

Deesha Philyaw, author of the critically acclaimed short story collection The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, will visit The University of Baltimore on Oct. 15 as part of the MFA in creative Writing and Publishing Arts Fall Reading Series.

Virtuoso of the Short Story, Deesha Philyaw, Visits UBalt on Oct. 15

October 6, 2025
UBalt News

Deesha Philyaw, author of the critically acclaimed short story collection The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, will visit The University of Baltimore on Oct. 15 as part of the MFA in creative Writing and Publishing Arts Fall Reading Series.

Prof. Ivan Sascha Sheehan

Prof. Sheehan: Drones in Ukraine War Represent 'the Future of Conflict'

October 3, 2025
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan says that the widespread use of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has clarified both the future of war and deterrence.

Breaking the Oligarchs' Grip: The Athens Dialogues, Oct. 10-11

October 1, 2025
UBalt News

"Breaking the Oligarchs' Grip: The Athens Dialogues," a conference organized by The Center for the Study of Oligarchs, the Municipality of Athens, and the Andreas Papandreou Foundation, will take place Oct. 11 and 12 in an online setting originating from the host site located in Greece. The event...

In the latest rankings of American colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Baltimore tied for the #25 spot in Top Public Schools among regional universities in the northern part of the country.

U.S. News Ranks UBalt in Top 25 for Regional Universities

September 25, 2025
UBalt News

In the latest rankings of American colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Baltimore tied for the #25 spot in Top Public Schools among regional universities in the northern part of the country.

Kelly Clark smiles while looking at the camera for a portrait

Once timid, now proud: First-gen accounting student excels

September 22, 2025
Student Stories

When Kelly Clark finished high school, she thought she was done with her education. Now she's is a standout student pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration, with a concentration in accounting.