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News and Stories

Bria Howard poses while standing in front of artwork in the hallway of the Student Center at UBalt.

The Right Fit, From Day One

May 1, 2026
Student Stories

Bria Howard knew what she wanted to study when she got to college, she just didn’t know where she would go. Visiting The University of Baltimore’s campus removed any lingering uncertainty. And everything got better from there.

Covers of past editions of Welter

Welter, UBalt's Widely Recognized Literary Magazine, Embraces 'Flash' – a Literary Form Reflective of the Digital Age

May 1, 2026
UBalt News

Welter, the longtime literary magazine of The University of Baltimore, will publish its 2026 edition on May 5. All of the accepted submissions, including short fiction, nonfiction, essays and poetry, are presented as a form of flash writing - concise, to the point, and intended to deliver an emot...

A student wearing headphones around his neck poses for a photo in a lounge.

From Neighborhood Captain America to Campus Leader

April 30, 2026
Student Stories

Tourian Aldridge was always someone others could turn to, but when he hit hard times, he needed a mentor to get back on track. That eventually led him to UBalt where he's back to helping others while pursuing a degree to help change lives.

Illustration of a diverse group of children standing in a circle on a basketball court, with a basketball placed at the center. The scene uses soft pastel colors and a minimalist editorial style. A black podcast microphone and headphones icon appears in the upper-right corner, reinforcing the podcast theme.

Exploring the Forces Shaping Youth Sports

April 28, 2026

In the latest episode of More Than Play: A Discussion with Professor Dionne Koller About Youth Sports, Professor Dionne Koller joins hosts Dr. Brian Feeley and Dr. Nirav Pandya to examine how law, policy, and politics influence the national youth sports landscape.

AI letters displayed in computer graphic

University of Baltimore to Showcase AI Leadership at National AI+ Expo, May 7-9

April 28, 2026
UBalt News

UBalt's presence at the 2026 AI+ Expo is about showcasing AI education in a different way.

Professor of Cyber Forensics Frank Xu

Use AI, But Never Surrender Your Critical Thinking

April 27, 2026
College of Public Affairs

Professor Frank Xu shares insights into artificial intelligence with an MBA student.

Fagan Harris is pictured in an office in Baltimore's Inner Harbor

University of Baltimore to Host Commencement Ceremonies, May 20 at The Lyric

April 27, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore will hold its 2026 Commencement ceremonies for the College of Public Affairs, the Merrick School of Business, and the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences on May 20 at The Lyric. Fagan Harris, CEO and president of the Abell Foundation, will deliver a keynote address.

Law students in the Fannie Angelos Program pose at their gala

Gallagher Establishes Endowment Fund Supporting the University of Baltimore's Fannie Angelos Program

April 27, 2026
UBalt News

Gallagher LLP and The University of Baltimore Foundation have established an endowed fund supporting the Fannie Angelos Program for Academic Excellence.

Johnny Ramsey, lecturer in accounting at the University of Baltimore

Take Five: How a Pastor, Veteran, and CPA Found a Calling in the Classroom

April 24, 2026
Business Today

A career in federal audits led alumnus Johnny Ramsey back to UBalt to teach the next generation.