News and Stories

News and Stories

Harshitha Gajula smiles while looking on during a photo shoot on UBalt's campus

Conference visit elevates research, degree value

December 8, 2025
Student Stories

Harshitha Gajula has long loved solving problems. There was no better way for the Cyber Forensics student to culminate her master’s studies than by attending a conference where she could present her research and kickoff her future in the field she’s long worked toward.

Gamar Hayles poses for a photo

College brings dividends for business student

December 1, 2025
Student Stories

Growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, Gamar Hayles knew he needed to build his future somewhere different. He found the change he'd been looking for in UBalt after moving to Baltimore in 2021.

Felipe Rios looks on while standing on campus at UBalt.

Game Design student fulfilling dreams at UBalt

November 24, 2025
Student Stories

Felipe Rios grew up with video games in his life. It would be years before Felipe, now a B.S. in Simulation and Game Design student, would fully adopt the hobby himself. And when he did, he was all in.

Jourdan Wallace sits in the atrium of the Law Center, framed around the orange chairs.

Law student finds her 'why' in estate planning

November 24, 2025
Student Stories

Jourdan Wallace had always envisioned law school as part of her plan, but being sent home during the COVID-19 pandemic helped her redefine her ‘why’—the reason she was pursuing a law degree.

Two students sit on a bench on campus.

New jobs bring Second Chance alums full circle

September 17, 2025
UBalt Stories

Two University of Baltimore alumni are now working for the Second Chance College Program that changed their lives.

Takamira Williams snaps to support a strong argument during a campus debate.

Debate courses, events elevate student voices

April 16, 2025
UBalt Stories

Professor Jennifer Keohane brought her love of debate to UBalt and has found new ways--with student support--to bring civil discourse to forefront.

Jason Butler, a UBalt student, poses outside the Academic Center on campus.

Finding new life in history courses

December 16, 2024
Student Stories

Jason Butler is a first-generation college student who wasn't able to pursue the traditional route for college, but didn't give up on his dream to earn a degree and show his family the true value of a college education.