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News and Stories

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Prof. Ko's Book Wins International Studies Association's Prestigious Fujii Award

November 13, 2026
UBalt News

Prof. Nuesta Ko's 2026 book, Together We Fight: Surviving Peru's Campaign of Coercive Sterilizations, has won the prestigious Lee Ann Fujii Book Award, presented by the International Studies Association

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Fueled by Passion for Public Service

November 9, 2026
UBALT STORIES

Growing into their roles in public service, three DPA students have found that embracing opportunities to learn more can only improve their capacity to make an impact.

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Prof. Sheehan: Baltimore City Can Improve Its 911 System. Here's How.

November 6, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of UBalt's College of Public Affairs, has co-authored an opinion piece on city efforts to strengthen its 911 call system.

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Prof. Sheehan: In Azerbaijan, Secularism Serves U.S. Interests

October 28, 2026
UBalt News

Writing in Stars and Stripes, Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs and professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, says a long-term strategy of supporting Azerbaijan's policy of secularism may best serve American strateg...

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Schaefer Center's Ann Cotten Named 2026 NAPA Fellow

September 28, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ann Cotten, executive director of the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore, has been named a 2026 National Academy of Public Administration Fellow.

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Delegation from Japan's Ehime University Visits UBalt

September 25, 2026
UBalt News

Students and scholars from Japan's Ehime University visited the UBalt campus in September, meeting students and professors to exchange ideas and methods for resolving conflict, as well as discussions on American immigration policy and more.

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Dr. Al Gourrier Receives USM Grant to Support Justice-Impacted Students

September 11, 2026
UBalt News

Prof. Al Gourrier is the recipient of a USM grant that is part of a larger initiative by UBalt's Center the Justice Impacted Students to better serve our students in the reentry and transition to on-campus classes. Both housing and technology have been identified as major obstacles for these stud...

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Dr. Sheehan: '9/11 Changed My Life in Profound Ways'

September 11, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean and professor in UBalt's College of Public Affairs, is speaking out about 9/11's impact on his life.

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Schaefer Center Introduces 2027 Certified Manager Program Cohort

September 8, 2026
UBalt News

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy has announced the members of its 2027 Certified Public Manager cohort. More than 70 students will participate, representing state, county, municipal and nonprofit agencies from across the state.