News and Stories

News and Stories

Photo of Joshua Kassner

Prof. Kassner in Bioethics: 'Legitimate Health- and Science-Policymaking Needs New Thinking'

July 13, 2026
UBalt News

In an article in the journal Bioethics, Prof. Joshua Kassner says that the generally accepted method of making decisions, proceduralism, falls short. It's time for a new way forward, one that includes public input at the appropriate junctures.

Aerial view of UBalt campus

Four UBalt Alumni Included in Baltimore Business Journal's 2026 '40 Under 40' List

July 9, 2026
UBalt News

The Baltimore Business Journal included four UBalt alumni in its 2026 40 Under 40 list of local luminaries.

Image from Prof. Oldenburg's Night Walks art

Prof. Aaron Oldenburg's Art Installation Debuts in Laurel

July 3, 2026
UBalt News

Prof. Aaron Oldenburg's latest art installation. Night Walks, will receive a public reception on July 11.

Illustration of a busy cityscape

Podcast Highlights Community Engagement Work of UBalt's AI Learning Center

June 24, 2026
UBalt News

In "What If a College Helped a Whole City Adopt AI?," an episode of the Learning Curve podcast, UBalt's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation is highlighted for its work with local institutions on the equitable use of AI.

Aerial photo of midtown Baltimore

Vital Signs 24, Latest Edition of Data-Driven Portrait of Baltimore, Shows Community Resilience

June 17, 2026
UBalt News

Vital Signs 24, a data-driven portrait of Baltimore, is now available from the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance - Jacob France Institute.

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 of 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.