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Fave Rave: BALTIMORE BANNER

April 17, 2026

Black-and-white photograph of the Edgar Allan Poe statue at the University of Baltimore, depicting Poe seated on a sculpted chair with one arm extended, atop a stone pedestal engraved with his name and dates.

Archives Featured in Mid-Atlantic Archivist

April 14, 2026

Library & Archives

Special Collections & Archives at the University of Baltimore is featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Mid-Atlantic Archivist, highlighting the University of Baltimore Stories oral history project and the thoughtful use of AI in archival workflows.

A large, detailed sculpture of a honeybee perched atop a black pedestal. The sculpture is situated outdoors in a courtyard area, surrounded by green ferns and a young tree with bright leaves. In the background, there are brick buildings, and the scene is lit by natural daylight, casting gentle shadows on the concrete ground.

University of Baltimore Unveils Bold New Mascot: Meet R.L. Bee!

April 1, 2026

The University is changing its bee mascot to R.L. Bee, the bee sculpture from the Samuel G. Rose collection that is on display in the RLB Library courtyard. The change will take effect April 1.