News and Stories

Thomas Anderson in the library

Fall class speaker turns Second Chance into family’s 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.

Meet Ralph Mueller

December 6, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Ralph O. Mueller joined The University of Baltimore 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—the first in her family—would enable her to set an example for her daughter.

Dena Allen-Few holds a conversation over coffee.

Meet Dena Allen-Few

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.

Meet Lakeisha Mathews

October 4, 2023
Charles Street Chats

Lakeisha Mathews not only is director of The University of Baltimore’s Career and Internship Center, she’s 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’t shy away from a challenging situation, so it wasn't a surprise when she decided to take on another challenge—earning an MBA from The University of Baltimore.

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 Baltimore.

Tiffaney Parkman speaks about her love of teaching.

Meet Tiffaney Parkman

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.