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Baltimore Corps Emerging Leadership Fellows Prog. Offers Recruiting Dates for UBalt Students, July 16, 29

July 6, 2026
UBalt News

On July 16 and 29, UBalt students are invited to meet with recruiters from the Baltimore Corps Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program, an opportunity for paid professional experience, career coaching, and leadership development opportunities. Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are now open. UBalt...

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Prof. Sheehan: AI is Reshaping Work, Not Destroying It

June 1, 2026
UBalt News

"We need aggressive reskilling infrastructure to help workers transition."

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As Incarcerated Men Prepare for Life After Prison, UBalt Supports 'Father Dance'

May 13, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore recently showed support for incarcerated men at the Jessup Correctional Institution's Father Dance.

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Winners Announced for UBalt's 2026 'Rise to the Challenge' Business Pitch Competition

May 7, 2026
UBalt News

The 14th annual "Rise to the Challenge" Business Pitch Competition was held at UBalt on May 6. Several local entrepreneurs with UBalt connections got their start, and in a big way became part of Baltimore's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for 2027 Cohorts of the Md. Certified Public Manager Program

April 30, 2026
UBalt News

Apply now for the Schaefer Center's Certified Public Manager program, a competency-based leadership development program that is nationally accredited and taught by public management experts with an emphasis on real-world applications.

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UBalt's New Multimedia Storytelling Major: In Search of Human Connection, the Love of Creating Original Work with the Know-How to Share It

April 20, 2026
UBalt News

UBalt's new B.A. in Multimedia Storytelling degree is a humanities-based, interdisciplinary program that combines creative and professional writing, communications theory, and publishing with visual design and audio-video production. It's a STEM-designated program with a strong focus on future ca...

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Frost Law, University of Baltimore School of Law Establish Frost Law and Tax Practice Scholar Award Fellowship and Scholarship

April 13, 2026
UBalt News

Frost Law and the UBalt School of Law have announced the creation of a special program designed to encourage and reward law students interested in pursuing a career in tax law. Through this partnership, Frost Law will provide at least two UBalt law students with a paid, 10-week summer fellowship ...

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Preparing Students for the AI Workforce: Higher Ed Confronts a Rapidly Changing Future

April 10, 2026
UBalt News

A panel discussion hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education, including Dr. Jessica Stansbury, founding director of UBalt's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation and director of teaching and learning excellence for the Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Technology...

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Finalists Announced for UBalt's 14th Annual 'Rise to the Challenge' Business Pitch Competition

April 4, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has announced the six finalists for its 14th annual "Rise to the Challenge" Business Pitch Competition, taking place on May 6. The finalists will compete for $30,000 in funds to support their business concepts and start-ups.