Former Baltimore County Administrative Officer and University of Baltimore Alumna Stacy L. Rodgers Joins University of Baltimore's Schaefer Center for Public Policy
November 25, 2024
Stacy L. Rodgers, M.P.A. '99, former Baltimore County Administrative Officer, will serve as an executive in residence with The University of Baltimore's Schaefer Center for Public Policy. In this role, Rodgers will support aspiring public servants in the center's NextGen Leaders for Public Service Program through mentorship and co-curricular activities; serve as a guest lecturer in the center's training programs; and identify new partnerships and research opportunities for the Schaefer Center and UBalt's College of Public Affairs.
Prof. Joshua Kassner's Book, A New Philosophy of Human Rights, Shines Light on Practical Ways to Achieve Progress in Defining and Maintaining Human Rights in a Changing World
November 21, 2024
Joshua J. Kassner, professor and director of the philosophy program at The University of Baltimore and the author of several works covering ethics, social justice, international human rights and more, has written a new book that is being called an important step forward in understanding what human rights are, how that knowledge can be practically applied in a variety of settings and cultures, and what it takes to overcome presumptions about this crucial part of human existence. A New Philosophy of Human Rights: The Deliberative Account offers a strong argument for a reassessment of the study of human rights, from a number of different vantage points.
UBalt's CEI Partners with Harvard/MIT to Improve Access to Capital for New Entrepreneurs
November 21, 2024
Since 2012, Startup Maryland's "Pitch Across Maryland" bus tour has given aspiring entrepreneurs from The University of Baltimore the opportunity to present their ideas and concepts for new businesses with a select group of successful business leaders. On Nov. 19, the organization's "STRT1UP Road Show" bus tour included a stop at UBalt's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Throughout the afternoon, participants engaged in workshops, opportunities to practice their elevator pitch, and networking with like-minded people.
Denise Turley, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Discusses Future of AI, Dec. 11
November 18, 2024
Dr. Denise Turley, vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an influential voice in artificial intelligence (AI) and leadership, will lead a discussion for the final 2024 edition of The University of Baltimore's AI in Practice webinar series on Dec. 11. Dr. Turley's session, "The Future with AI: Balancing Opportunity and Inequity," will explore the ways that AI is transforming business and education, with an emphasis on personalized learning, improved accessibility, and expanded opportunities for underserved communities. At the same time that these positive developments are happening, AI can also introduce biases, widen the digital divide, and pose privacy concerns.
Schaefer Center for Public Policy Sees 23 Graduate from the Maryland Certified Public Manager Program's Latest Cohort
November 13, 2024
The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore will graduate the members of its Maryland Certified Public Manager Program 16th cohort on Nov. 15. The graduation ceremony's guests will include county and city government officials, while the ceremony will feature capstone project presentations from five of the candidates. These presentations will address a significant issue in their organization and solutions to the issue. One presenter will be receiving the Askew Award in recognition of their exemplary capstone project.
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Rebekah Opher Receives 2024 Baltimore Weaver Award
November 11, 2024
Rebekah Opher, a University of Baltimore Interdisciplinary Studies major with concentrations in criminal justice, psychology, and business administration, and a Helen P. Denit Honors scholar at the University, has received a 2024 Baltimore Weaver Award for her work in addressing food insecurity for unhoused people in the city.
UBalt Marks Veterans Day, Nov. 11
November 7, 2024
The University of Baltimore will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at noon. The event will take place on Gordon Plaza, adjacent to the intersection of Mt. Royal Avenue and Maryland Avenue.
Dean Roger Hartley Offers Election Analysis on WJZ
November 5, 2024
Roger Hartley, dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs, will offer expert analysis on today's election on WJZ-TV, beginning tonight (Nov. 5) at 7 p.m.
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November is National Career Development Month. UBalt's Career and Internship Center Urges You to Know Your Strengths
November 2, 2024
November is National Career Development Month, and in celebration The University of Baltimore's Career and Internship Center is encouraging the campus community to "Discover Your Talents" by taking the Gallup Dependable Strengths Assessment and attending a Strengths based workshop. These workshops are for UBalt students, faculty, and staff, and are being coordinated in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources.
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Startup Maryland's 'Pitch Across Maryland' Bus Tour Stops at UBalt, Nov. 19
November 1, 2024
The University of Baltimore's start-up community - student entrepreneurs, business owners, and ordinary people with extraordinary ideas - are invited to attend the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's "Startup Maryland Day" Celebration on Nov. 19.
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