News and Stories

News and Stories

Statue of Edgar Allen Poe on Gordon Plaza

UBalt awarded $1M from Carnegie Corporation to help students finish their degrees

February 1, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore received a grant from the philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York of $1,000,000 during the fall semester. The multi-year award will be disbursed over three years and is being used to fund the University’s “Near Completers” program.

portrait of Michael Jones

Voices of Gratitude: Michael Jones, B.S. ’24

December 18, 2025
ALUMNI STORIES

From the Army, to UBalt, to his future career, every step in Michael Jones', B.S. '24, journey has been inspired by his commitment to service.

portrait of Desja Wilson

Voices of Gratitude: Desja Wilson, B.S. ’25, CERT ’25

September 26, 2025
ALUMNI STORIES

Only months after her graduation, Desja Wilson is putting her new degrees to work back where it all started for her—inside classrooms at The University of Baltimore.