Video: montage of various students on UBalt campus
Martins AwofadejuM.S. '26
Applied learning elevates degree’s value
The University community is one that gives purpose to effort—where commitment is matched with opportunity, guidance and growth.
Martins Awofadeju is an analytical thinker that makes decisions with clear intentions. He came to The University of Baltimore for a degree that promised an education as practical as he is.
University of Baltimore is not just focused on academics, they’re focused on the whole student, from clubs to organizations to the academics.
After working as a guidance counselor in Baltimore city, Mellanie realized she was ready to take the next step in her own journey by returning to school to earn her bachelor’s degree. That decision would lead her to become a two-time graduate of The University of Baltimore.
UBalt gave me opportunities, a supportive community and the chance to push myself beyond my comfort zone.
Harshitha Gajula has long loved solving problems. There was no better way for the Cyber Forensics student to culminate her master’s studies than by attending a conference where she could present her research and kickoff her future in the field she’s long worked toward.
Gamar HaylesB.S. in Information Systems and Technology Management student
Class speaker praises courses, community
When you have people in your corner, or you’re surrounded with people going through the same stuff, you motivate each other.
Growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, Gamar Hayles knew he needed to build his future somewhere different. He found the change he'd been looking for in UBalt after moving to Baltimore in 2021.
I still love how people interact with one another, because there's no judgment. It's a very supportive environment.
An international student from Italy, Jessica Baccin wanted to stay in America after completing her associate degree but was struggling to find an affordable four-year open. Then she found UBalt.
