News and Stories

News and Stories

Lakeisha Mathews smiles while looking on in a local coffee stop.

Career center director urges early start to future planning

October 4, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Lakeisha Mathews not only is director of The University of Baltimore’s Career and Internship Center, she’s also president of the National Career Development Association and owner of Right Resumes & Career Coaching.

Erin Wilson stands outside the Student Center

Certificate proves perfect path for master's degree-seeking working adult

September 27, 2023
Student Stories

Erin Wilson doesn’t shy away from a challenging situation, so it wasn't a surprise when she decided to take on another challenge—earning an MBA from The University of Baltimore.

Joshua Davis speaks to his students during a tour of Fells Point.

The City is Our Classroom

September 13, 2023
UBalt Stories

UBalt's professors are engaging students by taking classes to the neighborhoods and museums of Baltimore.

Tiffaney Parkman speaks about her love of teaching.

Professor keeps mental health at forefront of lessons

September 6, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Dr. Tiffaney Parkman, lecturer and director of the B.A. in Human Services Administration, has had a storied career in mental health and human services that picked up after she earned her first degree and developed over time to lead her to higher education and UBalt.

Doug Purvis speaks with another student in the library.

Surprise scholarship cements veteran’s college choice

August 29, 2023
Student Stories

Doug Purvis wanted a college that felt like one--not an online experience that ended with only a degree. He felt the UBalt community impact on Day 1.

Raju Balakrishnan is candid in conversation

New business dean hopes to further build on strong foundation

August 2, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Dr. Nagraj “Raju” Balakrishnan is starting his first semester at The University of Baltimore as the new dean of the Merrick School of Business. Balakrishnan brings a wealth of higher education experience to UBalt, having most recently served as dean of the University of Michigan - Dearborn Colleg...

Shanta Trivedi explains her interest in family law over coffees.

Professor prepares new generation for family law

July 5, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Shanta Trivedi, an assistant law professor, spent nearly a decade in legal practice before joining UBalt Law in 2021. Now, with her expertise in topics such as child welfare, family law, domestic violence and more, Trivedi fittingly serves as faculty director for the Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Cent...

Steven Leyva smiles in a coffee shop

Professor reflects on growth as a poet and educator

June 7, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Steven Leyva, associate professor for the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, first came to UBalt as a student and graduated from the same program in which he now teaches, MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts.