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News and Stories

Students chat in the iconic LAP stairwell

MFA in Creative Writing Hosts Student Reading, Dec. 5

November 25, 2025
UBalt News

Several students from The University of Baltimore's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts are expected to read from their works in progress as the 2025 Fall Reading Series concludes on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The event will take place in the Bogomolny Room in the UBalt Student Center, 21 W...

Felipe Rios looks on while standing on campus at UBalt.

Game Design student fulfilling dreams at UBalt

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 deepens 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.

UBalt's Centennial Grand Celebration, held Nov. 13, 2025 at M&T Bank Exchange

UBalt's Centennial: Making a Little History of Our Own

November 17, 2025
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's Centennial, which culminated in a Grand Celebration on Nov. 13, is receiving positive attention from all over the community.

Julie Simon takes a photo of UBalt President Kurt Schmoke during the Centennial block party as part of one exhibit.

Professors' Centennial exhibits honor UBalt’s history, future

November 3, 2025
UBalt Stories

Guests of The University of Baltimore’s Centennial Grand Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 13 got to experience 100 years of innovation, community and transformation through a series of faculty-imagined exhibits.

Nicholas Charalambous poses while sitting in the library

Case studies, clubs broaden new perspectives

October 30, 2025
Student Stories

Psychology student Nicholas Charalambous has been able to engage in case studies at UBalt that offer a hands-on perspective of his future career path.

Samantha Hildwein poses in the Student Center

Triple Alum: Each Degree Opens More Doors

October 8, 2025
Student Stories

Samantha Hildwein wanted to prove something to her niece when she first committed to college. But once she got started, she realized there was so much opportunity to grow herself.

Deesha Philyaw, author of the critically acclaimed short story collection The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, will visit The University of Baltimore on Oct. 15 as part of the MFA in creative Writing and Publishing Arts Fall Reading Series.

Virtuoso of the Short Story, Deesha Philyaw, Visits UBalt on Oct. 15

October 6, 2025
UBalt News

Deesha Philyaw, author of the critically acclaimed short story collection The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, will visit The University of Baltimore on Oct. 15 as part of the MFA in creative Writing and Publishing Arts Fall Reading Series.

UBalt is celebrating its centennial in 2025

UBalt Caps Off Centennial Year with Major Celebration, Nov. 13

October 2, 2025
UBalt News

The evening event at M&T Bank Exchange offers a look back at the University’s groundbreaking history as an accessible city institution, and a glimpse into its future as a hub for educational opportunity.