News and Stories

News and Stories

A student sits at an office front desk looking at one of two computer screens on the desk during his role as a student employee.

Earning and Learning: UBalt's Student Workforce

April 13, 2026
UBalt Stories

Over the 2025-26 academic year, The University of Baltimore had 269 student employees, serving as peer tutors, customer service agents, administrative assistants and lab support, to name a few. The roles vary but there’s one constant: student employment opportunities benefit everyone on campus.

Shelly Clay-Robison

Professor interprets conflict through stories, art

April 8, 2026
Charles Street Chats

Dr. Shelly Clay-Robison earned her M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management at The University of Baltimore before going out into the world to advance research in critical areas such as peacebuilding and atrocity prevention. Now an assistant professor for UBalt's College of Public Affairs’ Sch...

La-Toya Gomez, career coach, advises a student during a career center event.

Rethinking your job search

April 7, 2026
UBalt Stories

At The University of Baltimore’s Career and Internship Center, advisers are encouraging students to consider not what they want to be, but what do they want to do. It’s a subtle change that center director Lakeisha Mathews said can help students focus on impact rather than title.

Two people interact, one holding a phone, during a campus event.

Open House: A First Step to A Decision

April 2, 2026
UBalt Stories

The University of Baltimore is hosting its annual spring Open House on Saturday, April 18. So, what is an open house and why should you go?

A student in a classroom talks while two other students look at her.

One course, 13 professors: Applied Feminism from every lens

March 27, 2026
UBalt Stories

Imagine a course where every week you get to engage with a different law professor in their area of expertise under the same theme. That’s exactly what The University of Baltimore School of Law students love about the Special Topics in Applied Feminism course.

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.