News and Stories

News and Stories

A student smiles during a portrait session in a campus building

MBA student committed to learning and helping others

April 24, 2025
Student Stories

After crossing the stage with her B.S. in Business Administration from The University of Baltimore in 2022, Meagan Etner felt an unshakeable pull to pursue a master's, and applied for UBalt's MBA.

UBalt Commencement ceremonies take place at the Lyric, adjacent to campus.

University of Baltimore to Host Commencement Ceremonies, May 21 at The Lyric

April 24, 2025
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore will hold its spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies for the College of Public Affairs, the Merrick School of Business, and the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences on Wednesday, May 21 at The Lyric, adjacent to the campus. The University will host a ceremony for grad...

Sandaly Madawala stands in front of the Law Center on UBalt's midtown campus.

Law student hopes to be symbol of change

April 22, 2025
Student Stories

A UBalt Law student, pursuing a degree while also working full time, hopes to be symbol of change for minority women when she graduates.

D. Watkins, B.A. '09, MFA, '14, prize-winning author and assistant professor in The University of Baltimore's Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, has contributed a feature article on NBA star player Dwyane Wade to The Atlantic.

Prof. D. Watkins Writes About NBA Great Dwyane Wade for The Atlantic

April 18, 2025
UBalt News

D. Watkins, B.A. '09, MFA '14, prize-winning author and assistant professor in The University of Baltimore's Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, has contributed a feature article on NBA star player Dwyane Wade to The Atlantic.

Anderson Lattimore, MBA student

New Flex MBA Boosts Career Options for Busy Professionals

April 17, 2025
UBalt News

A new 39-credit Flex MBA program is now available from The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business. The program is designed to empower working professionals with the flexibility and rigor needed to advance their careers.

Takamira Williams snaps to support a strong argument during a campus debate.

Debate courses, events elevate student voices

April 16, 2025
UBalt Stories

Professor Jennifer Keohane brought her love of debate to UBalt and has found new ways--with student support--to bring civil discourse to forefront.

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

April 16, 2025
UBalt News

Finalists Announced for UBalt's 'Rise to the Challenge' Business Pitch Competition, May 1, 2025

 Ashleigh Johnson speaking at the Downtown Partnership BOOST event.

Alumna will Expand Her Business After Receiving BOOST Grant

April 14, 2025
Business Today

The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore has announced its next cohort of the Black Owned and Operated Storefront Tenancy (BOOST) program. Among the celebrated businesses welcomed into this initiative is Kaizen Beauty, founded by Ashleigh Johnson, a graduate of UBalt's Ratcliffe Entrepreneurship pro...