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News and Stories

UBalt is celebrating Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2

UBalt Joins Worldwide Giving Tuesday Movement, Dec. 2

December 1, 2025
UBalt News

On Dec. 2, UBalt will be part of the worldwide Giving Tuesday movement of generosity. Faculty and staff are encouraged to supporting the school or college, program, scholarship, or initiative at the University that means the most to them.

Michael Claxton poses for a photo on campus.

Navy reservist reveres UBalt community

November 24, 2025
Student Stories

Michael Claxton needed a university as flexible as he has to be as a full-time worker and Navy reservist. The University of Baltimore had everything he needed and more than he expected.

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.

Jennica Larrison laughs during an interview in her office

Professor brings world-class lessons to Baltimore

November 12, 2025
Charles Street Chats

Dr. Jennica Larrison, executive director for the School for Public and International Affairs and an associate professor for The University of Baltimore’s College of Public Affairs, recently joined us to share about what made her shift into higher education and what she wants most for her students.

Prof. Sascha Sheehan has been named interim dean of the College of Public Affairs.

Prof. Sascha Sheehan Named Interim Dean of College of Public Affairs

November 12, 2025
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, professor in The University of Baltimore’s College of Public Affairs (CPA), has been named interim dean of the college. Prof. Sheehan, who has served as its associate dean since 2023, will take on the role in an interim capacity as CPA Dean Roger Hartley returns to the fa...

Prof. Mariglynn Edlins

Prof. Mariglynn Edlins Receives 2025 Transformative Teaching Award

November 6, 2025
UBalt News

Mariglynn Edlins, associate professor and program director for the Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) program in the College of Public Affairs, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Transformative Teaching Award. Dr. Edlins was nominated by her peers in recognition of he...

Anchor institutions from across the country will be in Baltimore Oct. 26-29 for the annual Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities' (CUMU) Conference

Schaefer Center for Public Policy, UBalt Showcase Impact at CUMU Annual Conference, Oct. 26-29

October 24, 2025
UBalt News

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy and The University of Baltimore will highlight the institution's critical role in regional development and community impact at the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities' (CUMU) 2025 Annual Conference, "The Power of Place," to be held Oct. 26-29 in ...

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."

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.