News and Stories

News and Stories

a stack of books on a table

UBalt's unique year of books and birthdays

June 30, 2025
UBalt Stories

This year, the MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts turns 20 and the student-led literary journal Welter turns 60 while The University of Baltimore turns 100. Both publications offer years of reading choices for your summer list.

A look at the cover of the 60th Welter, a literary journal

Welter at 60

June 26, 2025
UBalt Stories

A MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts student explores what it means for UBalt's student-run literary journal to turn 60.

The 2025 edition of UBalt's literary magazine, Welter, is out now

2025 Edition of Welter, UBalt's Literary Magazine, Now Available

June 13, 2025
UBalt News

The latest edition of The University of Baltimore's acclaimed literary magazine, Welter, is out now.

Michael Davenport, M.A. ’24

Alumnus Michael Davenport Wins Second Telly Award

June 5, 2025
UBalt News

Michael Davenport, M.A. ’24, has won his second Telly Award for a video he made while he was serving as an intern in the University's Office of Marketing and Communications last semester. Davenport, a graduate of UBalt's M.A. in Integrated Design program, is now a freelance videographer and photo...

A graduate in cap, gown, stoles and cords stands on a road median with the campus in the background.

Connections, opportunities propel graduate’s ambition

June 5, 2025
Student Stories

Rebekah Opher's journey to an undergraduate degree started more than two decades ago. While she faced different challenges on the way to this moment, she never wavered in her goals and this May, she graduated with honors.

A student waves their diploma while crossing the stage at commencement.

Grit, community drive newest graduates

May 23, 2025
UBalt Stories

Relive the commencement ceremonies that recognized the graduating classes of summer and fall 2024 and spring 2025 from The University of Baltimore.

Joshua Kassner, professor of philosophy at The University of Baltimore and research fellows director for the Hoffberger Center for Ethical Engagement, recently gave a talk at the University of Oxford.

Prof. Joshua Kassner Presents at Oxford on the Role of the Public in Health and Science Decision Making

May 22, 2025
UBalt News

Joshua Kassner, professor of philosophy at The University of Baltimore and research fellows director for the Hoffberger Center for Ethical Engagement, recently gave a talk at the University of Oxford as part of his contribution to a special edition of Bioethics.

Sabrina Pereira

Making her mark, one degree at a time

May 16, 2025
Student Stories

Sabrina Pereira came to UBalt with a goal to earn her bachelor's degree and get to law school, and along they way, built new friendships, grew as a leader, and traveled the world.