News and Stories

News and Stories

Anderson Lattimore

Holistic MBA proves key step toward consulting business

September 3, 2024
Student Stories

Anderson Lattimore had a feeling he was destined for more than his current job demanded. Time and an MBA could get him where he wanted to be.

Abdun Matin poses near the Inner Harbor in Baltimore

Certificate offers student step toward career in mental health counseling

July 10, 2024
Student Stories

Abdun, a Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies student, wanted to pivot into a career as a mental health counselor and UBalt's certificate option was an affordable, flexible way to achieve his goal.

Patrick Gengler smiles during an interview in the library.

Navy veteran finds lifelong friendships

June 4, 2024
Student Stories

Patrick Gengler came to UBalt for the college degree, but met lifelong friends along the way.

Donte Hayes in his cap and gown on his commencement day

Human Services alum grateful for education possible through Second Chance program

May 29, 2024
Student Stories

Donte, a B.A. in Human Services Administration graduate, started at UBalt through its Second Chance College Program, which set him on a path he never knew was possible for him.

Michele Woodward

Choosing college when the time was right

May 17, 2024
Going First

When Michele Woodward walked across The Lyric stage for the 2019 commencement, her dad proudly watching from the theater seats, she became the first in her family to complete a four-year college education.

Tyreco Colbert

College proves challenge worth accepting

May 17, 2024
Going First

The goal Tyreco Colbert's foster mom set for him was to go to community college and transfer to a four-year institution like his sisters had done. In the end, it was the right path for Colbert, who graduated from UBalt in May 2023.

Thomas Anderson in the library

Fall class speaker turns Second Chance into family’s first college degree

December 20, 2023
Student Stories

Thomas started taking courses at UBalt through the Second Chance College Program in Jessup Correctional Institute. When he was released, he switched to a B.S. in Business Administration to focus on real estate, where he hopes to build a network and community to support others.

Shawn Frankton

Nearly 10-year journey is a dream fulfilled

December 13, 2023
Student Stories

Shawn, a B.S. in Business Administration graduate, spent years working toward his undergraduate degree while balancing new demands from his work and family, and knew it was worth it.

Nikki Yeboah, a UBalt alum and student, smiles at the camera.

Greater Expectations

November 8, 2023
Going First

Nikki Yeboah knew as a teen mom that getting a college degree—the first in her family—would enable her to set an example for her daughter.