'Pitch for a Million' Real Estate Development Competition, Feb. 8
January 24, 2024
The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business will present the fourth edition of its "Pitch for a Million" Real Estate Fellows Competition on Feb. 8. Sponsored by M&T Bank, Baltimore Community Lending, and the UBalt Real Estate and Economic Development Advisory Board, the challenge features UBalt Real Estate Fellows, both students and alumni, in a competition to find the best neighborhood development proposal as pitched to a panel of experts. The winning proposal will receive at least $10,000 in equity and a start in the process of acquiring project financing (up to $1 million) from Baltimore Community Lending.
Ebony Thompson, J.D. '13, City's First Female Solicitor, Confirmed by Baltimore City Council
January 23, 2024
Ebony Thompson, J.D. '13, a Baltimore native and The University of Baltimore School of Law's May 2023 Commencement speaker, was confirmed as city solicitor by the Baltimore City Council on Jan. 22. Thompson joined city government in January 2022 to become deputy city solicitor, then was promoted to acting city solicitor a year later. She is the first woman to lead the city's Law Department. Thompson previously worked as a litigator at Venable LLP and operated a real estate investment firm. She also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
UBalt's Global Game Jam Starts Jan. 22. Register Now!
January 16, 2024
Registration is now open for Global Game Jam 2024, a hybrid experience for University of Baltimore students, faculty and staff, and members of the public to create games. The event will take place online and in person at the Universities at Shady Grove, Jan. 22-28. Gaming fans with all levels of experience are encouraged to join in.
Ronald Weich, University of Baltimore School of Law Dean, Named Incoming Dean at Seton Hall School of Law
January 16, 2024
Ronald Weich, dean of The University of Baltimore School of Law, has been appointed dean at the Seton Hall School of Law beginning July 1. Weich, who has served as dean of The University of Baltimore School of Law since 2012, last fall announced his decision to step down by the end of the 2023-24 academic year. "I'm proud to be leaving the University of Baltimore School of Law in a strong, stable place," Weich says. "It will be sad to leave Baltimore, but I'm excited about this new challenge and the opportunity to continue my work as a law school dean."
New York Times Confirms It: Baltimore is a Great 'Place to Go' in 2024
January 11, 2024
Not to brag, but The New York Times has included Baltimore in its new "52 Places to Go" list for 2024 - one of only four cities in the continental United States to receive the accolade. "It's an enormous year for Charm City," the Times says of Baltimore.
Second Chance Student Marcus Lilly in The Baltimore Sun: 'Formerly Incarcerated People Have the Knowledge That Maryland Needs'
January 8, 2024
Marcus Lilly, a prospective May 2024 graduate from The University of Baltimore's Second Chance College Program, writes in The Baltimore Sun that many formerly incarcerated people in Maryland have life experiences that could help to resolve issues of conflict among those who are detained in juvenile centers or correctional institutions.
Schaefer Center for Public Policy Maryland Certified Public Manager Program Cohort 16 Begins
January 4, 2024
The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore welcomes 30 Baltimore City and 3 Baltimore County supervisors to Cohort 16 of the Maryland Certified Public Manager Program. Over the next 10 months, these leaders will develop comprehensive, applied management skills needed to meet the complex demands and challenges of the 21st century.
UBalt's Center for Public Safety Innovation Disperses $1M in Federal Grant Funding Aimed at Reducing Overdose and Related Harm
January 2, 2024
Eight innovative programs across eight states received grants up to $180,000 through The University of Baltimore's Center for Public Safety Innovation to undertake research activities and support, and promote law enforcement and public health partnerships specifically aimed at reducing drug overdoses. Combating Overdose through Community-Level Intervention (COCLI) is a program funded through a partnership between the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 40 applications for COCLI funding were received by the center.
Give the Gift of Education This Season
December 15, 2023
As 2023 winds down, you can give the gift of education to The University of Baltimore community. We're grateful for your support.
Dean Hartley: Our High Ranking Reflects Hard Work and a Pro-Public Service Stance
December 15, 2023
2023 was a landmark year for The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs. While its reputational ranking in U.S. News and World Report reached #72 out of 269 nationally recognized programs in graduate public affairs, the college also earned a #22 finish in the category of Urban Policy. College of Public Affairs Dean Roger Hartley says this latest success is the combined efforts of faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters, working together to ensure that the college is known for its impact on real-world issues.
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