News and Stories

News and Stories

A student looks on while laughing.

‘UBalt chose me’

August 31, 2026
Student Stories

Kennedi Amaker chose UBalt’s M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management program—embarking on a new journey for a future she hadn’t imagined but now wanted.

A student wearing a jacket and button-down shirt smiles in a portrait shot in the University of Baltimore library.

Growing with every ‘Yes’

August 28, 2026
Student Stories

Eric Jurkiewicz learned early at The University of Baltimore to accept the opportunities that came his way. He said yes to sitting on a student panel, to joining an honors society, to becoming a peer tutor for math and statistics.

Bryant Lepic smiles while sitting in a monument park near The University of Baltimore's campus.

Dedicating a life to law, helping vets

August 17, 2026
Student Stories

Bryant Lepic had a list of criteria for his future law school. The University of Baltimore School of Law checked every box.

Joseph Adler smiles while sitting in a cafe and wearing a UBalt hat.

MPA professor preaches value of public service

August 12, 2026
Charles Street Chats

Joseph Adler found his calling in public service as a college freshman in the Bronx. An internship's lessons in politics, human resources, and the impact one individual can have set the MPA director's future as a public servant. Here's his story.

Students in the Human Services Administration senior seminar class pose for a photo on the day they hosted an event for Turner Station seniors.

Service Focus Enriches Senior Project

August 12, 2026
UBalt Stories

Dr. Tiffaney Parkman challenges students in the final stage of their B.A. in Human Services Administration program to put all the skills they’ve learned to practice into one community event.

Two students sit talking on steps to a statue near campus

How to Succeed in College, According to Staff

August 25, 2025
UBalt Stories

We asked UBalt staff to share the questions and answers to what students ask the most. Whether you’re a new student, already an alum back to finish a graduate degree, or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone here to have a great start to the semester.