News and Stories

News and Stories

UBalt's Centennial Grand Celebration, held Nov. 13, 2025 at M&T Bank Exchange

UBalt's Centennial: Making a Little History of Our Own

November 17, 2025
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's Centennial, which culminated in a Grand Celebration on Nov. 13, is receiving positive attention from all over the community.

Julie Simon takes a photo of UBalt President Kurt Schmoke during the Centennial block party as part of one exhibit.

Professors' Centennial exhibits honor UBalt’s history, future

November 3, 2025
UBalt Stories

Guests of The University of Baltimore’s Centennial Grand Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 13 got to experience 100 years of innovation, community and transformation through a series of faculty-imagined exhibits.

UBalt is celebrating its centennial in 2025

UBalt Caps Off Centennial Year with Major Celebration, Nov. 13

October 2, 2025
UBalt News

The evening event at M&T Bank Exchange offers a look back at the University’s groundbreaking history as an accessible city institution, and a glimpse into its future as a hub for educational opportunity.

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.

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.

a stack of books on a table

UBalt's unique year of books and birthdays

June 30, 2025
UBalt Stories

This year, the MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts turns 20 and the student-led literary journal Welter turns 60 while The University of Baltimore turns 100. Both publications offer years of reading choices for your summer list.

A black and white image shows various sports trophies and equipment

UBalt 100: Bees' Winning Athletics History

June 20, 2025
UBalt Stories

In honor of UBalt's Centennial, we look back at the impact sports had on our first 50 years.

The University's Commencement takes place in The Lyric, a historic venue located next door to the campus

UBalt's 2025 Commencement Makes Local News

May 22, 2025
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's 2025 Commencement received coverage from local news outlets.

Two beer cans designed by a student show Eubie the mascot and Edgar Allan Poe wearing glasses.

MFA graduate dedicates thesis to Centennial celebration

May 7, 2025
UBalt Stories

Two UBalt alumni help a current student's thesis project with innovative design project for The University of Baltimore’s Centennial celebrations.