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News and Stories

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Dr. Al Gourrier Receives USM Grant to Support Justice-Impacted Students

September 11, 2026
UBalt News

Prof. Al Gourrier is the recipient of a USM grant that is part of a larger initiative by UBalt's Center the Justice Impacted Students to better serve our students in the reentry and transition to on-campus classes. Both housing and technology have been identified as major obstacles for these stud...

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Dr. Sheehan: '9/11 Changed My Life in Profound Ways'

September 11, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean and professor in UBalt's College of Public Affairs, is speaking out about 9/11's impact on his life.

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Only Opportunities Ahead

September 10, 2026
Student Stories

Tamara Ward-Lucas arrived, quite unexpectedly, at a career crossroads. The job she once loved had changed beyond recognition, and the uncertainty of what came next made leaving on her own terms the only choice that made sense. Tamara’s first step was enrolling in The University of Baltimore’s M....

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Dr. Zeleny Speaks Out on Measures to Keep AI Usage in Check in the Classroom

September 10, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Rachael Zeleny, director of the Writing Program at The University of Baltimore, talks with The Washington Post about efforts to ensure that AI is not becoming a substitute for actual learning.

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'Working - and Playing - Across Genres,' with Author Joseph Bathanti, Sept. 17

September 9, 2026
UBalt News

North Carolina based author Joseph Bathanti will visit the UBalt campus on Sept. 17, as the MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts kicks off its new season of author talks.

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Global Field Study in Business to Brazil

September 8, 2026
Business Today

Enroll in the Global Field Study to Brazil for Spring Break 2027.

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Making Teaching Excellence Feel Like a Game Worth Playing

September 8, 2026
Julia Goffredi

What does a board game have to do with faculty development? More than you'd think. A reflection on TEF-LEAD, UBalt's new approach to teaching excellence.

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Schaefer Center Introduces 2027 Certified Manager Program Cohort

September 8, 2026
UBalt News

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy has announced the members of its 2027 Certified Public Manager cohort. More than 70 students will participate, representing state, county, municipal and nonprofit agencies from across the state.

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Documentary Film By MFA in Integrated Design Graduate David Sebastiao on City’s Transit Issues to Be Screened at UBalt, Sept. 29

September 1, 2026
UBalt News

City's transit issues brought to light in documentary film made by UBalt graduate and screened at University on Sept. 29.