News and Stories

News and Stories

A student prepares to give blood during a Red Cross blood drive.

Why I Give: Student shares blood drive experience

September 29, 2025
UBalt Stories

Miguel Miranda donated blood for the fourth time in his life at UBalt's fall semester blood drive. Here's his perspective on why he donates.

portrait of Desja Wilson

Voices of Gratitude: Desja Wilson, B.S. ’25, CERT ’25

September 26, 2025
ALUMNI STORIES

Only months after her graduation, Desja Wilson is putting her new degrees to work back where it all started for her—inside classrooms at The University of Baltimore.

In the latest rankings of American colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Baltimore tied for the #25 spot in Top Public Schools among regional universities in the northern part of the country.

U.S. News Ranks UBalt in Top 25 for Regional Universities

September 25, 2025
UBalt News

In the latest rankings of American colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Baltimore tied for the #25 spot in Top Public Schools among regional universities in the northern part of the country.

Gregory Vetter speaks to a group of students in the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Gregory Vetter's startup secrets inspire next gen of entrepreneurs at UBalt

September 22, 2025
Business Today

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation transformed recently into a hub of energy and inspiration during the latest workshop: From Idea to Income – Entrepreneurial Blueprint, featuring Tessemae’s Gregory Vetter.

Kelly Clark smiles while looking at the camera for a portrait

Once timid, now proud: First-gen accounting student excels

September 22, 2025
Student Stories

When Kelly Clark finished high school, she thought she was done with her education. Now she's is a standout student pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration, with a concentration in accounting.

Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, director of UBalt's Career and Internship Center

Lakeisha Mathews: 'Students Want to Know the "Why" in Their Education'

September 19, 2025
UBalt News

Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, director of UBalt's Career and Internship Center, tells Diverse magazine that students who have purpose integrated into their education are more engaged and better prepared to start their careers.

Two students sit on a bench on campus.

New jobs bring Second Chance alums full circle

September 17, 2025
UBalt Stories

Two University of Baltimore alumni are now working for the Second Chance College Program that changed their lives.

Students play pool

New game room offers stress relief and fun

September 17, 2025
UBalt Stories

A space formerly used as a bookstore has been transformed into a game room with pool tables, foosball, an air hockey table, board games, TVs and gaming consoles. Fitting of a place for Bees hanging out, the room will keep the name The Hive.

Jiaoping Chen

Take Five: Get to Know Jiaoping Chen

September 15, 2025
Business Today

"AI is moving fast, but creativity is still one of the things that makes us truly human." Check out Dr. Jiaoping Chen's "Take Five."