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.

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.

Patrick Gengler smiles during an interview in the library.

Navy veteran finds lifelong friendships

June 4, 2024
Student Stories

Patrick Gengler came to UBalt for the college degree, but met lifelong friends along the way.

Doug Purvis speaks with another student in the library.

Surprise scholarship cements veteran’s college choice

August 29, 2023
Student Stories

Doug Purvis wanted a college that felt like one--not an online experience that ended with only a degree. He felt the UBalt community impact on Day 1.