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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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'Working - and Playing - Across Genres,' with Author Joseph Bathanti, Sept. 17

September 9, 2026
UBalt News

North Carolina based author Joseph Bathanti will visit the UBalt campus on Sept. 17, as the MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts kicks off its new season of author talks.

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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.

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Documentary Film By MFA in Integrated Design Graduate David Sebastiao on City’s Transit Issues to Be Screened at UBalt, Sept. 29

September 1, 2026
UBalt News

City's transit issues brought to light in documentary film made by UBalt graduate and screened at University on Sept. 29.

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Prof. David Lingelbach Continues Exploration of the Phenomenon of Oligarchy in Latest Book

August 26, 2026
UBalt News

Prof. David Lingelbach's new book, Games Without Thrones, delves deeper into oligarchy and what lessons can be learned from it.

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Schaefer Center Graduates Nearly 70 from Lauded Md. Certified Public Manager Program

August 25, 2026
UBalt News

Nearly 70 professionals from across the state earned their Maryland Certified Public Manager approval from the Schaefer Center for Public Affairs.

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Prof. Sheehan: Don't Abandon the International Criminal Court - Rebuild It

August 22, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs and an expert in international affairs, writes in USA Today that it's time to rebuild the International Criminal Court from the ground up.