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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.

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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.

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Prof. Meikle: Shifting Tastes, Lack of Commitment to Technology or Live Action Mean Hard Times for Moviemakers

July 9, 2026
UBalt News

Prof. Kyle Meikle, a noted expert in the use of technology in filmmaking, is quoted in the BBC about the likely commercial fortunes of Disney's live-action remake of Moana.

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UBalt Graduate Student Participates in Global Forum on Psychology to be Held in Italy

July 8, 2026
UBalt News

A graduate student in UBalt's Industrial and Organizational Psychology program will participate in an upcoming meeting of psychology researchers and practitioners in Italy.

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Baltimore Corps Emerging Leadership Fellows Prog. Offers Recruiting Dates for UBalt Students, July 16, 29

July 6, 2026
UBalt News

On July 16 and 29, UBalt students are invited to meet with recruiters from the Baltimore Corps Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program, an opportunity for paid professional experience, career coaching, and leadership development opportunities. Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are now open. UBalt...

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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.

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Dr. Ron Castanzo Begins as Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

July 2, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ronald Castanzo has begun a new role as interim dean for the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences. He assumed the deanship on July 1, following the retirement of Dr. Christine Spencer at the end of June.

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UBalt Receives Middle States Reaccreditation

July 1, 2026
UBalt News

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has reaffirmed the accreditation of The University of Baltimore.

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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.