News and Stories

News and Stories

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‘UBalt chose me’

August 31, 2026
Student Stories

Kennedi Amaker chose UBalt’s M.S. in Negotiations and Conflict Management program—embarking on a new journey for a future she hadn’t imagined but now wanted.

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Growing with every ‘Yes’

August 28, 2026
Student Stories

Eric Jurkiewicz learned early at The University of Baltimore to accept the opportunities that came his way. He said yes to sitting on a student panel, to joining an honors society, to becoming a peer tutor for math and statistics.

 John Butler presenting his business idea at the 2026 University of Baltimore Rise to the Challenge Business Pitch competition.

The Role that UBalt's Entrepreneurship Center Played to Help Launch a Student's Publishing Startup

August 27, 2026
Business Today

John Butler: From UBalt MFA to business founder.

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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

August 27, 2026
UBalt News

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

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School of Business Announces Faculty Professorships and Chairs

August 26, 2026
Business Today

Excellence in teaching and research recognized by Interim Dean

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Prof. David Lingelbach Continues Exploration of the Phenomenon of Oligarchy in Latest Book

August 26, 2026
UBalt News

Prof. David Lingelbach's new book, Games Without Thrones, delves deeper into oligarchy and what lessons can be learned from it.

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Schaefer Center Graduates Nearly 70 from Lauded Md. Certified Public Manager Program

August 25, 2026
UBalt News

Nearly 70 professionals from across the state earned their Maryland Certified Public Manager approval from the Schaefer Center for Public Affairs.

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Prof. Sheehan: Don't Abandon the International Criminal Court - Rebuild It

August 22, 2026
UBalt News

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs and an expert in international affairs, writes in USA Today that it's time to rebuild the International Criminal Court from the ground up.

Hope Jones pitches her business at the Rise to the Challenge Competition at the University of Baltimore

Entrepreneur is Solving a Problem Close to Home

August 21, 2026
Business Today

How UBalt's Entrepreneurship Center helped a pitch competition winner build more than a product.