News and Stories

News and Stories

Bria Howard poses while standing in front of artwork in the hallway of the Student Center at UBalt.

The Right Fit, From Day One

May 1, 2026
Student Stories

Bria Howard knew what she wanted to study when she got to college, she just didn’t know where she would go. Visiting The University of Baltimore’s campus removed any lingering uncertainty. And everything got better from there.

A student wearing headphones around his neck poses for a photo in a lounge.

From Neighborhood Captain America to Campus Leader

April 30, 2026
Student Stories

Tourian Aldridge was always someone others could turn to, but when he hit hard times, he needed a mentor to get back on track. That eventually led him to UBalt where he's back to helping others while pursuing a degree to help change lives.

Student Nes Agopome smiles at the camera while sitting in a yellow-walled classroom.

Scholarship, support systems cement college choice

March 23, 2026
Student Stories

Nes Agopome was only a few weeks into her program at The University of Baltimore when she lost her job in a sweep of federal cuts in 2025. The University that once surprised her with a full scholarship gave her more incentive to stay: a campus job.

Natrea and Justin Wills pose for a selfie in front of a mural wall at The University of Baltimore.

College together, a promise fulfilled

March 2, 2026
Student Stories

Justin Wills Sr. made a promise to his wife, Natrea, when they started their life together. Kids and careers aside, he would make sure she got back to college to earn the degree she never got to finish. Now both are poised to finish their bachelor's degrees at UBalt.

Loren Nelson sits in the cafe with other students.

DPA candidate, inspired by classes, fosters nonprofit for single moms

January 19, 2026
Student Stories

Loren Nelson, a M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship graduate, shares how being a single mother shaped her college journey and influenced her future.

Quinyardo McClain poses in the UBalt library.

Next career starts here for retired Army sergeant

December 15, 2025
Student Stories

Quinyardo McClain had been working as a security director when he decided to retire from that line of work. Retirement didn’t have a hold on him, so he looked to a local university to start building a new career and found himself pursuing a B.S. in Information Systems and Technology Management at...

Felipe Rios looks on while standing on campus at UBalt.

Game Design student fulfilling dreams

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.

Jessica Baccin talks to another student while working in the design lab on campus.

Scholarship, internship deepen student's experience

November 24, 2025
Student Stories

An international student from Italy, Jessica Baccin wanted to stay in America after completing her associate degree but was struggling to find an affordable four-year open. Then she found UBalt.

Michael Claxton poses for a photo on campus.

Navy reservist reveres UBalt community

November 24, 2025
Student Stories

Michael Claxton needed a university as flexible as he has to be as a full-time worker and Navy reservist. The University of Baltimore had everything he needed and more than he expected.