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From left, Heather Warnken, Amber Goodwin, CVLN Co-founder, and Robyn Thomas, CVLN Co-founder.

WORKING TOGETHER TO PROTECT COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION IN BALTIMORE AND BEYOND: CCJR and CVLN

April 6, 2026

The Center for Criminal Justice Reform (CCJR) at the University of Baltimore School of Law supports community-driven efforts to address harm and inequity in the criminal justice system and advance public safety. Aligned with both parts of that mission, CCJR has been proud to partner with the Comm...

Intellectual property requires legal protection

Online Workshop: How to Protect Your IP, with Expert Ken Malone, April 8

April 3, 2026
UBalt News

Ken Malone, co-founder of Early Charm, a Baltimore-based venture studio with a mission to transform university inventions into successful commercial products, will lead a thinkUBator Workshop session on how ordinary people can safeguard their most valuable asset: their ideas. The online session, ...

Two people interact, one holding a phone, during a campus event.

Open House: A First Step to A Decision

April 2, 2026
UBalt Stories

The University of Baltimore is hosting its annual spring Open House on Saturday, April 18. So, what is an open house and why should you go?

University of Baltimore President Kurt L. Schmoke

President Schmoke Receives Award from Maryland House Speaker Peña-Melnyk

April 2, 2026
UBalt News

University of Baltimore President Kurt L. Schmoke received the Speaker's Medallion during a recent ceremony led by Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk in the State House.

A large, detailed sculpture of a honeybee perched atop a black pedestal. The sculpture is situated outdoors in a courtyard area, surrounded by green ferns and a young tree with bright leaves. In the background, there are brick buildings, and the scene is lit by natural daylight, casting gentle shadows on the concrete ground.

University of Baltimore Unveils Bold New Mascot: Meet R.L. Bee!

April 1, 2026

The University is changing its bee mascot to R.L. Bee, the bee sculpture from the Samuel G. Rose collection that is on display in the RLB Library courtyard. The change will take effect April 1.

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy wioll host its annual conference on April 24, with a focus on sustaining public sector employees

2026 Schaefer Center Conference to Address Public-Sector Workforce Needs, April 24

April 1, 2026
UBalt News

The 2026 William Donald Schaefer Policy Conference and Award Ceremony, hosted by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy, will be held on April 24. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Emerita Adrienne A. Jones will receive the 2026 William Donald Schaefer Award.

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs

Prof. Sheehan: For Ukraine, 'Even Strong Leaders Are Not Immune to Misjudgment'

April 1, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs, has written an opinion piece about the president of Ukraine's recent meeting with the exiled son of the late Shah of Iran.

five students studying at a table

Celebrating Business Students of the Week

March 30, 2026
Business Today

See the students who were honored as March 2026 Students of the Week.