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Vital Signs 24, Latest Edition of Data-Driven Portrait of Baltimore, Shows Community Resilience

June 17, 2026
UBalt News

Vital Signs 24, a data-driven portrait of Baltimore, is now available from the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance - Jacob France Institute.

Two faculty members pose with award plaques at a University of Baltimore School of Law recognition ceremony.

A Year of Excellence: Celebrating UBalt Law's 2025–26 Faculty and Staff

June 15, 2026
UBalt Law

The University of Baltimore School of Law is proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of its faculty and staff this year.

UBalt President Kurt L. Schmoke

President Schmoke Announces His 2027 Retirement

June 15, 2026
UBalt News

On June 12, President Kurt L. Schmoke announced that he will retire from UBalt in 2027.

MFA CWPA graduate Zahra Gordon

Poet Zahra Gordon Wins 2026 MFA Plork Prize

June 11, 2026
UBalt News

Poet Zahra Gordon, a member of The University of Baltimore's Class of 2026 in the MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts program, earned this year's Plork Prize, as voted by the MFA faculty.

A group poses, smiling, for a photo during a Pride Month event at The University of Baltimore. Many hold or wave small flags representing different groups in the LGBTIA+ community.

Showing our Pride

June 10, 2026
UBalt Stories

The University of Baltimore has built a tradition out of celebrating Pride Month and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Dan Gerlowski smiles looking off camera while sitting in the dean's suite at The University of Baltimore.

Understanding AI invaluable for next gen

June 9, 2026
Charles Street Chats

Dr. Dan Gerlowski has held many roles at The University of Baltimore since arriving 40 years ago. Most recently, he has taken over again as interim dean of the Merrick School of Business. One constant is that he has always been focused on one goal—preparing students for successful careers.

Side-by-side logos of York College of Pennsylvania and the University of Baltimore School of Law. The York College logo appears in green on the left, and the University of Baltimore School of Law logo appears in blue and white on the right.

York College of Pennsylvania and University of Baltimore School of Law Announce New Dual-Degree Partnership

June 8, 2026
UBalt Law

York College of Pennsylvania and the University of Baltimore are proud to announce a new partnership that establishes a streamlined "3+3" dual-degree law program.

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, pictured in his office

Prof. Sheehan: Iran and Russia Require an Evolution of American Foreign Policy

June 5, 2026
UBalt News

Writing about Iran and Russia, Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs, says American foreign policy must consider the long-term implications of both countries' disruptive behavior.