The University of Baltimore College of Public Affairs

09/04/2026

This week, we welcomed returning and new students back to campus with convocation and the annual Bee-BQ, kicking off another exciting year of learning and purpose! 🐝💙

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Ian Ross of The University of Baltimore's School of Criminal Justice on his newest book, Letters to a Young Criminologist.

It's an honest look at what criminologists actually do, and why that way of thinking is useful beyond the classroom, for students, working practitioners and anyone curious about how we understand crime.

Read more about it:

University of Baltimore professor Jeffrey Ian Ross's new book, Letters to a Young Criminologist, looks at what the discipline is and how criminologists think.

08/13/2026

Dr. Joe Adler spent decades in government human resources before directing our Master of Public Administration program.

His take on why the work matters: public employees provide the foundation that lets everything else run safely and securely.

Learn more in his Charles Street Chats interview: https://www.ubalt.edu/about/newsroom/charles-street-chats-joseph-adler.cfm

We asked the professor who dedicated his life to public service when he was in college what he would tell today's students considering the same path. Here's what Joseph Adler said.

"The need for public services has not changed; if anything, it has grown. Public service builds architecture for a dynamic and prosperous society. State and local government is where the rubber meets the road. It is where you can have a positive impact and can see it firsthand."

That's just a snapshot. See Adler's full Q&A and video: https://www.ubalt.edu/about/newsroom/charles-street-chats-joseph-adler.cfm

07/27/2026

Two students, one high school in Jamaica, one shared path they didn't see coming.

Deshanae Clarke and Rihanna Graham reconnected nearly 1,500 miles from home, now both pursuing a B.A. in Policy, Politics and International Affairs at The University of Baltimore with law school in their sights. Between classes, you'll find them at campus events and active in the Student Government Association, International Student Association and Mock Trial.

Read more of their story:

Long before they accepted student jobs in the Office of Admission at The University of Baltimore, Deshanae Clarke and Rihanna Graham were two students at the same high school in Jamaica. Neither knew they would reconnect in the same major at the same university at the same time nearly 1,500 miles fr...

07/20/2026

We're proud to be part of a university-wide effort that earned Middle States' reaffirmation of UBalt's accreditation last week. Congratulations to everyone across campus who contributed to this milestone!

Following a year-long series of campus visits, studies and analyses, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed UBalt's accreditation.

Catherine Andersen, special assistant to the president, and Dan Gerlowski, interim dean of the Merrick School of Business, led the team that provided extensive amounts of data regarding the institution's academic profile, its impact in the community, its effectiveness as a provider of post-secondary undergraduate and graduate education, and more.

"[O]ur MSCHE committee studied the institution from every possible angle. It was hard work—but worth it," UBalt President Kurt L. Schmoke said. "I believe that what we've recognized about ourselves will make for a better UBalt for years to come. My thanks to everyone involved. It was simply beautiful to behold."

Read more: https://www.ubalt.edu/about/newsroom/ubaltnews-msche-reaccreditation.cfm

07/02/2026

The University will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. We’ll be back to normal operations Monday, July 6.

06/18/2026

🚨 Holiday Closure Alert! 🚨

In honor of Juneteenth, The University of Baltimore campus is closed on Friday, June 19.

05/27/2026

Commencement week has come and gone, and we couldn't be prouder of our Class of 2026. 🎓 Among them is Judah Contreras, B.A. '26.

Judah came to The University of Baltimore on a train from Fort Meade with a degree and a job in mind. Two years later, he's graduating with so much more. Studying in our Policy, Politics and International Affairs program, he interned with a Maryland circuit court judge and the Maryland Department of Labor, served as a veteran ambassador at The Bob Parsons Veterans Center at the University of Baltimore, and worked right here in our dean's office—building the kind of experience and relationships that go beyond the degree.

He put it simply: "The people that work here, they want to see you succeed, and they will help you achieve your goals while you're studying here."

To Judah and every member of the Class of 2026, congratulations! We can't wait to see what you do next.

Read his full story here:

Judah Contreras came to The University of Baltimore with a degree and a job in mind. He’s graduating with a completely different perspective. The people he met and experiences he enjoyed helped Judah see that college was about more than the endgame.

05/19/2026

The University of Baltimore's public policy evaluation expertise is at the center of a significant new release from the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs (MORP).

Last week, MORP released six reports examining the impact of Baltimore City's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments across workforce development, housing stability, public safety and community well-being—work conducted in partnership with the Schaefer Center for Public Policy - University of Baltimore and the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance – Jacob France Institute, two of 's leading research centers.

Schaefer Center Executive Director Dr. Ann Cotten said it well: "The results will provide important feedback to Baltimore residents and elected officials and offer meaningful insights for other communities considering similar investments."

The reports will serve as a benchmark for measuring the long-term success of Baltimore's recovery efforts.

Read more:

University of Baltimore evaluates city's $641M ARPA investment. UBalt's BNIA and Schaefer Center assess impact on neighborhoods, workforce, housing.

05/15/2026

The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs has again been recognized among the nation’s top graduate schools for public affairs in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings.

This recognition reflects the work of faculty, students, alumni and community partners committed to public service, applied research and meaningful community impact.

From preparing future public service leaders to supporting experiential learning opportunities and community-engaged research across Baltimore and beyond, the college remains focused on connecting education with real-world impact.

The College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore has again been recognized among the nation’s top graduate schools for public affairs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings.