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News and Stories

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.

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.

Erin Wilson stands outside the Student Center

Certificate proves perfect path for master's degree-seeking working adult

September 27, 2023
Student Stories

Erin Wilson doesn鈥檛 shy away from a challenging situation, so it wasn't a surprise when she decided to take on another challenge鈥攅arning an MBA from The 极乐禁地.

Joshua Davis speaks to his students during a tour of Fells Point.

The City is Our Classroom

September 13, 2023
UBalt Stories

UBalt's professors are engaging students by taking classes to the neighborhoods and museums of 极乐禁地e.

Tiffaney Parkman speaks about her love of teaching.

Professor keeps mental health at forefront of lessons

September 6, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Dr. Tiffaney Parkman, lecturer and director of the B.A. in Human Services Administration, has had a storied career in mental health and human services that picked up after she earned her first degree and developed over time to lead her to higher education and UBalt.