centers

Centers of Excellence

Center for Advancing Prevention Excellence (CAPE)

CAPE seeks to advance prevention efforts in communities across the nation by supporting them in the identification, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based strategies for substance use and behavioral health prevention.

Center for Public Safety Innovation (CPSI)

CPSI is a nationally renowned applied research designed to support community safety initiatives by leveraging nationally recognized policy experts, advocates, and scholars dedicated to identifying best practices and policies to reduce violence and drug trafficking.

Schaefer Center for Public Policy

As Maryland’s preeminent public policy and research center, the William Donald Schaefer Center for Public Policy is Maryland’s go to resource for informed public sector decision making and leadership development.

College of Public Affairs Happenings

Podcast Highlights Community Engagement Work of UBalt's AI Learning Center

June 24, 2026

UBalt News

In "What If a College Helped a Whole City Adopt AI?," an episode of the Learning Curve podcast, UBalt's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation is highlighted for its work with local institutions on the equitable use of AI.

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.

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

Prof. Larrison: 'Temporary Protected Status' Needs Real Fortification

June 16, 2026

UBalt News