News and Stories

News and Stories

Javon, a law student and veteran, smiles during a portrait shoot on campus.

Veteran eyes next career in law school

October 19, 2026
Student Stories

Javon Lamar Weaver got a taste for legal work while he was working as a federal agent. He retired from the job with his next step in mind: law school.

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.

A student smiles while looking on and standing in the city of Baltimore.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Hanu Pershad stands in the brightly lit stairwell at the campus library.

Second degree pursuit leads to new mentor, career path

August 4, 2025
Student Stories

Hanu Pershad wanted to work in the criminal justice field but kept running into obstacles that blocked his way forward. So he pivoted, and found opportunities at UBalt that he had never considered.

Michael Jones smiles while posing on campus

Starting over after 20-year Army career

June 16, 2025
Student Stories

After 20 years in the U.S. Army, Michael Jones still wanted a bachelor's degree--for himself and his family. After he earned it, he kept going. Now he's pursuing an MBA.

Horace Greeley laughs looking at the camera while sitting outside the Academic Center.

Navy veteran uses experiences to build counseling career

December 12, 2024
Student Stories

A Navy veteran at UBalt looks to turn his life and military experiences into career in counseling.