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'Building Baltimore's AI Future': On June 4, UBalt's Annual AI Summit Explores a City Empowered by Technology That Drives Human Potential

May 27, 2026
UBalt News

Experts and the general public will gather on June 4 for UBalt's AI Summit, which this year will present discussions on everything that the University and its many partners across the city have learned about this technology. Join us to learn what AI will look like in in the near future, and what ...

Author Howard Fishman

Reviving Robbie Basho: A UBalt Summer Class Deep-Dives into the Life of a Baltimore Musician Who Deserved Better

May 23, 2026
UBalt News

A summer class at UBalt will examine the life of Robbie Basho, a Baltimore-born and raised musician who had a strong influence on the guitar style known as American Primitive. Despite his reputation, Basho is virtually unknown in his hometown.

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University's Expertise Tapped to Check Effectiveness of City's Pandemic Recovery Spending

May 19, 2026
UBalt News

UBalt centers evaluate Baltimore's ARPA Recovery spending impact.

Jaime Lee, professor, smiles while looking on during a conversation in her office.

Driving change through law clinics

May 13, 2026
Charles Street Chats

A first-generation lawyer, Jaime Lee, professor of law for The University of Baltimore, enjoys making an impact in her classrooms and community, through scholarship and clinical work.

Students consider the aspects of an escape room they built while standing inside an exhibit room at the Walters Art Museum.

Escape room project connects UBalt to community

May 7, 2026
UBalt Stories

UBalt students spent a semester in Dr. Rachael Zeleny’s Arts in Society course building elaborate scrapbooks that could serve as portable escape rooms. These books would live at Walters Art Museum for visiting high school students to play--enhancing students' connections to an art museum through ...

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.

Rise to the Challenge winners pose with their winnings

Winners Announced for UBalt's 2026 'Rise to the Challenge' Business Pitch Competition

May 7, 2026
UBalt News

The 14th annual "Rise to the Challenge" Business Pitch Competition was held at UBalt on May 6. Several local entrepreneurs with UBalt connections got their start, and in a big way became part of Baltimore's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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University of Baltimore to Showcase AI Leadership at National AI+ Expo, May 7-9

May 6, 2026
UBalt News

UBalt's presence at the 2026 AI+ Expo is about showcasing AI education in a different way.

Cover of the 2026 edition of Welter

Welter, UBalt's Widely Recognized Literary Magazine, Embraces 'Flash' – a Literary Form Reflective of the Digital Age

May 6, 2026
UBalt News

Welter, the longtime literary magazine of The University of Baltimore, will soon publish its 2026 edition. All of the accepted pieces, including short fiction, nonfiction, essays and poetry, are presented as a form of flash writing―concise, to the point, and intended to deliver an emotional punch...