centers

Centers of Excellence

CAPE students group

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. 
Students outside LAP building

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. 
Public admin building

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

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan relaxes in his office

Prof. Sheehan: It Takes Discernment to Recognize an American Ally in the Middle East

April 17, 2026
UBalt News

A student reads from her book at the podium

Annual Student Book Festival, Graduation Celebration for UBalt's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Set for May 9

April 16, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's acclaimed MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts will host its annual reading and book fair for all graduating students on May 9.

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy wioll host its annual conference on April 24, with a focus on sustaining public sector employees

2026 Schaefer Center Conference to Address Public-Sector Workforce Needs, April 24

April 16, 2026
UBalt News

The 2026 William Donald Schaefer Policy Conference and Award Ceremony, hosted by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy, will be held on April 24. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Emerita Adrienne A. Jones will receive the 2026 William Donald Schaefer Award.

Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan relaxes in his office

Prof. Sheehan: It Takes Discernment to Recognize an American Ally in the Middle East

April 17, 2026
UBalt News

A student reads from her book at the podium

Annual Student Book Festival, Graduation Celebration for UBalt's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Set for May 9

April 16, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's acclaimed MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts will host its annual reading and book fair for all graduating students on May 9.

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy wioll host its annual conference on April 24, with a focus on sustaining public sector employees

2026 Schaefer Center Conference to Address Public-Sector Workforce Needs, April 24

April 16, 2026
UBalt News

The 2026 William Donald Schaefer Policy Conference and Award Ceremony, hosted by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy, will be held on April 24. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Emerita Adrienne A. Jones will receive the 2026 William Donald Schaefer Award.