News and Stories

News and Stories

Mellanie Lee poses while standing in front of a window overlooking the city campus.

Forging her path, on her time

March 10, 2026
Student Stories

After working as a guidance counselor in Baltimore city, Mellanie realized she was ready to take the next step in her own journey by returning to school to earn her bachelor’s degree. That decision would lead her to become a two-time graduate of The University of Baltimore.

Twin brothers wearing suits pose for a portrait outside of a window of the library.

Twins motivate each other through MBA pursuit

February 2, 2026
Student Stories

When Samuel and Seth Ingram realized they both wanted an MBA, they knew immediately they should pursue it together. They shared an alma mater and undergraduate major. And they enrolled in the general MBA program at The University of Baltimore in fall 2024.

Memory Jakata smiles while looking at the camera. She's standing in the Student Center and leaning against a wall. Art hangs in the foreground.

Finance student thrives on program’s challenges

January 26, 2026
Student Stories

Memory Jakata looked at universities all over the world before committing to The University of Baltimore. If she was going to leave her home in South Africa to pursue the advanced degree she needed to achieve her long-term career goals, she knew the choice had to be intentional. UBalt, and it’s M...

Sean Maykrantz holds an array of trading cards he designed, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe inspires MFA thesis

January 23, 2026
Student Stories

Sean Maykrantz looked to his childhood passions for inspiration for his MFA thesis. Eventually he designed his own Edgar Allan Poe-themed trading cards for his final project for the MFA in Integrated Design program at The University of Baltimore.

Loren Nelson sits in the cafe with other students.

DPA candidate, inspired by classes, fosters nonprofit for single moms

January 19, 2026
Student Stories

Loren Nelson, a M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship graduate, shares how being a single mother shaped her college journey and influenced her future.

Idil Omar smiles at the camera while posing in the UBalt library.

Criminal Justice student hails challenging coursework

January 12, 2026
Student Stories

Every time Idil Omar comes to The University of Baltimore, she’s relishes in the inspiration of it all. She sees a friendly, respectful community of students working toward their dream careers, mirroring her own experience.

Harshitha Gajula smiles while looking on during a photo shoot on UBalt's campus

Conference visit elevates research, degree value

December 8, 2025
Student Stories

Harshitha Gajula has long loved solving problems. There was no better way for the Cyber Forensics student to culminate her master’s studies than by attending a conference where she could present her research and kickoff her future in the field she’s long worked toward.

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.

Barbara Wilkins smiles at the camera while posing at the law center.

Community, grit propel MBA student’s pursuit

November 17, 2025
Student Stories

Barbara Wilkins was connected to UBalt long before she enrolled. Now she's one of three UBalt alumni in her family, and she's on her way toward a second degree.