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Nivel Gurung poses, smiling, at the camera, while standing on the UBalt campus outside its Academic Center.

Alum leverages lessons in finance, confidence

March 27, 2026
UBalt Stories

Nivel Gurung had more than a decade of experience in the banking sector when he enrolled in M.S. in Finance at UBalt. He wanted a place that would challenge him to grow academically and set him apart in the workforce.

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One course, 13 professors: Applied Feminism from every lens

March 27, 2026
UBalt Stories

Imagine a course where every week you get to engage with a different law professor in their area of expertise under the same theme. That’s exactly what The University of Baltimore School of Law students love about the Special Topics in Applied Feminism course.

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'AI in Practice' Webinar Series: 'My Circle Got Smaller, AI Got Closer,' April 8

March 27, 2026
UBalt News

"My Circle Got Smaller, AI Got Closer," an online webinar exploring the mental health implications of artificial intelligence, will be hosted by The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on April 8. Fre...

Veterans shake hands at University of Baltimore Veterans Day event

UBalt Recognized as One of Top 10 Small Public Institutions in the Nation for Its Support of Military-Connected Students

March 27, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Small Public Institutions for Veterans in the nation for the 2026-27 Military Friendly School rankings. The designation highlights institutions from across the country that demonstrate exceptional commitment to military-connect...

Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco

Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco Leads Next MFA Speaker Series Event, April 13

March 26, 2026
UBalt News

Jeannie Vanasco, author of the memoir A Silent Treatment, will discuss her work as The University of Baltimore's 2026 MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Speaker Series continues on April 13. The event is free and open to the public.

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

March 25, 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.

UBalt admission team with regional community college advisers

UBalt Hosts First In-Person Transfer Advisory Meeting

March 24, 2026

The University of Baltimore brought together regional community college advisers for its first in-person Transfer Advisory Meeting, strengthening partnerships and aligning efforts to create clearer, more supportive pathways for transfer student success.

Student Nes Agopome smiles at the camera while sitting in a yellow-walled classroom.

Scholarship, support systems cement college choice

March 23, 2026
Student Stories

Nes Agopome was only a few weeks into her program at The University of Baltimore when she lost her job in a sweep of federal cuts in 2025. The University that once surprised her with a full scholarship gave her more incentive to stay: a campus job.

portrait of Darius Beckford

Voices of Gratitude: Darius Beckford, B.A. ’17

March 20, 2026
ALUMNI STORIES

Baltimore "means everything" to Darius Beckford. That's why he dedicated himself to working for the people of this city. That's also how he knew the next step forward in his journey had to happen back at UBalt.