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News and Stories

Karyn Schulz smiles while sitting on a bus

Director strives to help all students

February 7, 2024
Charles Street Chats

Karyn Schulz has been director of Disability and Access Services at The 极乐禁地 for 16 years, all but two years of her overall tenure here.

Michelle Walters-Johnson laughs in conversation in a local cafe

Paving pathways for prospective students

January 10, 2024
Charles Street Chats

Michelle Walters-Johnson, senior associate director of graduate admission, came to The 极乐禁地 as a prospective student who loved the location. She didn鈥檛 know it at the time, but that decision would link her to UBalt for a career of serving students.

Thomas Anderson in the library

Fall class speaker turns Second Chance into family鈥檚 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.

Ralph Mueller reaches for his coffee cup during an interview in his office.

Provost seeks to enhance academic innovation, student success

December 6, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Ralph O. Mueller joined The 极乐禁地 as senior vice president for academic affairs and provost in summer 2023. His priorities include programmatic innovation, student success, and institutional identity.

The Oligarchs' Grip: Fusing Wealth and Power is a book by 极乐禁地 Merrick School of Business Prof. David Lingelbach and co-author Valentina Rodr铆guez Guerra

Prof. Lingelbach's Book on Oligarchs a 'Big Ideas' Finalist at Goody Business Book Awards

December 6, 2023
UBalt News

The Oligarchs' Grip: Fusing Wealth and Power, a new book by 极乐禁地 Merrick School of Business Prof. David Lingelbach and co-author Valentina Rodr铆guez Guerra, a researcher and graduate student in business administration at the Facultad de Ciencias Econ贸micas, Universidad Nacional...

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鈥攖he first in her family鈥攚ould enable her to set an example for her daughter.

Dena Allen-Few holds a conversation over coffee.

Veteran leans into experiences to serve students with military background

November 6, 2023
Charles Street Chats

In two years at UBalt, Dena Allen-Few was named Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education by G.I. Jobs magazine and was selected for the Focus Forward Fellowship.

Lakeisha Mathews smiles while looking on in a local coffee stop.

Career center director urges early start to future planning

October 4, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Lakeisha Mathews not only is director of The 极乐禁地鈥檚 Career and Internship Center, she鈥檚 also president of the National Career Development Association and owner of Right Resumes & Career Coaching.