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News and Stories

Incarcerated men pictured at the Jessup Correctional Institution prepare for the Father Dance

As Incarcerated Men Prepare for Life After Prison, UBalt Supports 'Father Dance'

May 13, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore recently showed support for incarcerated men at the Jessup Correctional Institution's Father Dance.

Eubie Award winners show off their awards

Eubie Awards Celebrate Student Achievements

May 7, 2026
UBalt News

At the annual Eubie Awards, students, student organizations, faculty, and staff receive recognition for their investment in co-curricular programs and their commitment to improving the campus experience for all.

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Interim Dean Sheehan: Here Are Some Lessons I've Learned About Change

May 2, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, professor and interim dean of UBalt's College of Public Affairs, has a few takeaways after participating in a student-led event about making and sustaining change.

Bria Howard poses while standing in front of artwork in the hallway of the Student Center at UBalt.

The Right Fit, From Day One

May 1, 2026
Student Stories

Bria Howard knew what she wanted to study when she got to college, she just didn’t know where she would go. Visiting The University of Baltimore’s campus removed any lingering uncertainty. And everything got better from there.

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From Neighborhood Captain America to Campus Leader

April 30, 2026
Student Stories

Tourian Aldridge was always someone others could turn to, but when he hit hard times, he needed a mentor to get back on track. That eventually led him to UBalt where he's back to helping others while pursuing a degree to help change lives.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for 2027 Cohorts of the Md. Certified Public Manager Program

April 30, 2026
UBalt News

Apply now for the Schaefer Center's Certified Public Manager program, a competency-based leadership development program that is nationally accredited and taught by public management experts with an emphasis on real-world applications.

Professor of Cyber Forensics Frank Xu

Use AI, But Never Surrender Your Critical Thinking

April 27, 2026
College of Public Affairs

Professor Frank Xu shares insights into artificial intelligence with an MBA student.

Fagan Harris is pictured in an office in Baltimore's Inner Harbor

Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 20; Abell Foundation CEO Fagan Harris to Speak

April 27, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore will hold its 2026 Commencement ceremonies for the College of Public Affairs, the Merrick School of Business, and the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences on May 20 at The Lyric. Fagan Harris, CEO and president of the Abell Foundation, will deliver a keynote address.