News and Stories

News and Stories

A student meets with a career adviser in the career center on UBalt's campus.

Career Clinic Supports Students Amid Volatile Job Market

December 15, 2025
UBalt Stories

With the impact of federal job cuts and climbing unemployment rates in Maryland, the director of the Career and Internship Center at The University of Baltimore decided students needed more focused job search support.

Gamar Hayles poses for a photo

Class speaker praises courses, community

December 1, 2025
Student Stories

Growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, Gamar Hayles knew he needed to build his future somewhere different. He found the change he'd been looking for in UBalt after moving to Baltimore in 2021.

Dawnsha Mushonga speaks with a student, Loren Nelson.

Championing students’ career development at UBalt

November 20, 2025
UBalt Stories

The University of Baltimore’s Career and Internship Center offers faculty various resources, so they’re better equipped to support their students. Each year, the center also honors faculty and staff who stand out for their commitment to advancing students’ careers.

Sam and Seth Ingram observe the poster featuring the two of them.

Poster Exhibit Shines Light on Students' Stories

November 19, 2025
UBalt Stories

Everyone has a story. At The University of Baltimore, the stories are unique, inspirational, celebratory, relatable and ever developing.

UBalt Student Center, home of the Campus Pantry

Campus Pantry Highlighted as SNAP Uncertainties Continue

November 18, 2025
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's Campus Pantry was highlighted by The Baltimore Sun in an article about college students' concerns about SNAP benefits.

Pavan Purswani, a staff member at UBalt, sits outside a cafe in Baltimore.

Holistic approach best for student support

October 21, 2025
Charles Street Chats

Since starting at The University of Baltimore in 2016, Pavan Purswani has held various roles that all relate back to supporting students and helping them succeed. Pavan shares about his new position and what he loves about working in higher education, particularly at UBalt.

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.

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.