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UBalt's New Multimedia Storytelling Major: In Search of Human Connection, the Love of Creating Original Work with the Know-How to Share It

April 20, 2026
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UBalt's new B.A. in Multimedia Storytelling degree is a humanities-based, interdisciplinary program that combines creative and professional writing, communications theory, and publishing with visual design and audio-video production. It's a STEM-designated program with a strong focus on future ca...

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Annual Student Book Festival, Graduation Celebration for UBalt's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Set for May 9

April 16, 2026
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The University of Baltimore's acclaimed MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts will host its annual reading and book fair for all graduating students on May 9.

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy wioll host its annual conference on April 24, with a focus on sustaining public sector employees

2026 Schaefer Center Conference to Address Public-Sector Workforce Needs, April 24

April 16, 2026
UBalt News

The 2026 William Donald Schaefer Policy Conference and Award Ceremony, hosted by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy, will be held on April 24. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Emerita Adrienne A. Jones will receive the 2026 William Donald Schaefer Award.

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Frost Law, University of Baltimore School of Law Establish Frost Law and Tax Practice Scholar Award Fellowship and Scholarship

April 13, 2026
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Frost Law and the UBalt School of Law have announced the creation of a special program designed to encourage and reward law students interested in pursuing a career in tax law. Through this partnership, Frost Law will provide at least two UBalt law students with a paid, 10-week summer fellowship ...

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Preparing Students for the AI Workforce: Higher Ed Confronts a Rapidly Changing Future

April 10, 2026
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A panel discussion hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education, including Dr. Jessica Stansbury, founding director of UBalt's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation and director of teaching and learning excellence for the Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Technology...

Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco

Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco Leads Next MFA Speaker Series Event, April 13

April 10, 2026
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Jeannie Vanasco, author of the memoir A Silent Treatment, will discuss her work as The University of Baltimore's 2026 MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Speaker Series continues on April 13. The event is free and open to the public.