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Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, pictured in his office

Prof. Sheehan: Iran and Russia Require an Evolution of American Foreign Policy

June 5, 2026
UBalt News

Writing about Iran and Russia, Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs, says American foreign policy must consider the long-term implications of both countries' disruptive behavior.

Prof. Heather Pfeifer

Prof. Pfeifer: It Takes the 'Right Balance' to Manage Violent Crime

June 3, 2026
UBalt News

Prof. Heather Pfeifer, director of the School of Criminal Justice at The University of Baltimore, is speaking out as Baltimore County goes through a surge iof violent crime involving youth.

Author Howard Fishman

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

June 1, 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.

UBalt AI Summit logo

'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 ...

Baltimore's Inner Harbor at night

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.