News and Stories

News and Stories

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Real Clients Shape Student Designers’ Work

June 29, 2026
UBalt Stories

Graduating Integrated Design students at The University of Baltimore get a taste of the creative pressure they will experience in a professional setting in Seminar in Publications Design course, one of two capstone courses for the M.A. in Integrated Design program.

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When college becomes more than a degree

May 27, 2026
Student Stories

Judah Contreras came to The University of Baltimore with a degree and a job in mind. He’s graduating with a completely different perspective. The people he met and experiences he enjoyed helped Judah see that college was about more than the endgame.

Paul Rodriguez and Stephen Cirino stand together in a bright, modern atrium at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Both are smiling and dressed in professional attire, reflecting a welcoming and collegial environment. The contemporary space, with open balconies and suspended light installations, highlights the school’s vibrant academic community and spirit of connection.

Alumni Spotlight: Q and A with Paul Rodriguez, J.D. ’17.

February 9, 2026

UBalt Law alumni put their education to work in meaningful ways. Class of 2017 graduate, Paul Rodriguez, exemplifies how hands-on learning translates into practice-ready advocacy. An Assistant Solicitor with the City of Baltimore Department of Law, Paul works in the Litigation and Land Use practi...

A hand holds up a phone with an image from a video game. In the background are computers showing the game on one screen and the code used to make the game on the other.

Game design class pairs students with real client

January 30, 2026
UBalt Stories

Dr. Elka Cahn challenges her students to connect with a client, usually a local nonprofit, get to know their mission and goals, and then spend the rest of the semester developing a game that client can use to serve their mission.

Idil Omar smiles at the camera while posing in the UBalt library.

Criminal Justice student hails challenging coursework

January 12, 2026
Student Stories

Every time Idil Omar comes to The University of Baltimore, she’s relishes in the inspiration of it all. She sees a friendly, respectful community of students working toward their dream careers, mirroring her own experience.

Students help a client with their taxes.

Accounting students gain life lessons in tax clinics

February 19, 2025
UBalt Stories

A new service-learning component is giving students an opportunity to apply their knowledge by helping real clients with their income tax filings.