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UBalt School of Law Prof. John Bessler

UBalt Law Prof. John Bessler on SCOTUS Ruling in Glossip v. Oklahoma

February 26, 2025
UBalt News

University of Baltimore School of Law Prof. John Bessler, a noted scholar on death penalty cases and the history of its use in punishment, has written extensively about the facts behind the Supreme Court's just-announced decision, Glossip v. Oklahoma. Prof. Bessler is currently teaching capital p...

Alan Young

Student's change of heart leads to law school

February 25, 2025
Student Stories

Alan Young thought he wanted to be a plastic surgeon, but studying for the MCAT had him rethinking his career path. Advice led him to law school instead and he knew quickly he made the right choice.

Students help a client with their taxes.

Accounting students gain life lessons in tax clinics

February 19, 2025
UBalt Marketing

A new service-learning component is giving students an opportunity to apply their knowledge by helping real clients with their income tax filings.

Graduate Student Randy Wells will be honored by Who's Who in Black Baltimore

UBalt Graduate Student Randy Wells Honored by Who's Who in Black Baltimore

February 18, 2025
UBalt News

UBalt Graduate Student Randy Wells Honored by Who's Who in Black Baltimore

UBalt science lab, where students learn about forensics, environmental science, and other vital topics in science

University of Baltimore Receives 'Research Colleges and Universities' Classification from Carnegie Foundation

February 17, 2025
UBalt News

UBalt's new 'Research Colleges and Universities' classification from Carnegie Foundation recognizes University's expertise in problem solving

Lefteris Michael smiles while sitting in a cafe.

Director loves to showcase students' talents on campus

February 12, 2025
Charles Street Chats

Eleftherios Michael shares about the world of experiences he brought to UBalt to develop international student services and celebrate the diverse cultures within the learning community.

Amanda Phillips de Lucas, director of the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA)

UBalt Researcher Amanda Phillips de Lucas: City's 311 System 'Encourages Participation' by Residents

February 10, 2025
UBalt News

An analysis by The Baltimore Sun of citizen reports to the city's 311 system shows widespread usage of the system by city residents—a public-service success that Amanda Phillips de Lucas, director of the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA) in The University of Baltimore's Jacob Fran...