The Bob Parsons Veterans Center connects you to the many resources available for military-affiliated and veteran students at The University of Baltimore and offers support and resources in a military-friendly atmosphere.
The Bob Parsons Veterans Center aims to champion the success of veterans and military members at the University of Baltimore by combining the best resources, the most knowledgeable staff, dedicated faculty, and administrators to create a sense of belonging that compels the veteran and military-affiliated student to become an integral part of not only the BPVC, but the university as a whole. We are committed to helping our students succeed by forging partnerships throughout the university and by advocating for the veteran and military-affiliated students. The end goal is to see our veteran and military-affiliated students transition into the university as smoothly as possible, thrive while attending the institution, and flourish in their career upon graduation.
Quinyardo McClain had been working as a security director when he decided to retire from that line of work. Retirement didn’t have a hold on him, so he looked to a local university to start building a new career and found himself pursuing a B.S. in Information Systems and Technology Management at...
The University of Baltimore’s service to military veterans and current-serving members of the military, led by The Bob Parsons Veterans Center, has been ranked in the top third nationally and #2 in Maryland in the latest "Best for Vets" survey by The Military Times. The 2025 "Best for Vets" ranki...
Michael Claxton needed a university as flexible as he has to be as a full-time worker and Navy reservist. The University of Baltimore had everything he needed and more than he expected.
Quinyardo McClain had been working as a security director when he decided to retire from that line of work. Retirement didn’t have a hold on him, so he looked to a local university to start building a new career and found himself pursuing a B.S. in Information Systems and Technology Management at...
The University of Baltimore’s service to military veterans and current-serving members of the military, led by The Bob Parsons Veterans Center, has been ranked in the top third nationally and #2 in Maryland in the latest "Best for Vets" survey by The Military Times. The 2025 "Best for Vets" ranki...
Michael Claxton needed a university as flexible as he has to be as a full-time worker and Navy reservist. The University of Baltimore had everything he needed and more than he expected.
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Our fully staffed Veteran Center is designed with your comfort, success, and community in mind.
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Whether you’re studying, meeting, or just taking a break, the center is your space to recharge and thrive.
Nicholas Salcido - U.S. Army Veteran and Digital Communication Undergraduate Student Speaking at the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony
Bria Howard - Veteran Ambassador and Forensic Studies Undergraduate Student Speaking at the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day Ceremony 2025
Director of The Bob Parsons Veteran Center speaking at the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony
President Kurt Schmoke Speaking at the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony
Michael Claxton, a current graduate student and U.S. Navy Reservist, and Josiah Guthland looking at military challenge coins they have just exchanged
Dena Allen-Few, U.S. Army Veteran and Coordinator for The Bob Parsons Veteran Center laughing at a joke made by Bria Howard during the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony.
I attended University of Baltimore on the GI Bill® after returning from Vietnam. The discipline that I gained in the military, coupled with the University's commitment to veterans' re-entry into civilian life, enabled me to be successful in my studies and beyond. The Bob Parsons Veterans Center provides the facilities, staff and programs which will allow the University to exponentially increase their reach and make veteran advocacy part of their core mission.
–Bob Parsons, B.S. '75, D.H.L. '08, entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of GoDaddy and PXG. Parsons helped the University establish The Bob Parsons Veterans Center through The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
The Foundation made a gift of $2.4M to UBalt to bolster their commitment to expanding support and services for Veterans and students through The Bob Parsons Veterans Center and The Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic.
UBalt is part of the Yellow Ribbon Program, an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed those payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. UBalt will offer $1,000 to 10 qualified students, and the VA will match those funds.
UBalt's Military Friendly School ranking indicates the University is among the top 10 percent of schools nationwide in delivering an outstanding experience for military students.
As a UBalt student, you can join ROTC as part of our partnership with The Johns Hopkins University. When you graduate you'll be commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army.
UBalt is among a select group of universities in full compliance with the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014, which ensures in-state tuition to veterans and their qualified family members.