The University of Baltimore College of Public Affairs

10/20/2026

Join us Thursday, Oct. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. for a talk by Nigel de Freitas, former president and vice president of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago.

Drawing on his years in the Senate, de Freitas will explore how legislatures in small states maintain their independence and democratic resilience amid political pressure. Dr. Jennica Larrison and Dr. Myles Williamson of the School of Public and International Affairs will moderate, and there will be time for questions.

Attend in person in RLB Library 412, with refreshments featuring the flavors of Trinidad and Tobago, or join on Zoom.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and International Services and open to The University of Baltimore students, faculty and staff. RSVP with your UBalt login through BeeInvolved, and registrants will receive the Zoom link.

10/16/2026

The Student Events Board is hosting a Fall Festival next Saturday, with activities for all ages, including face painting, pumpkin painting and a Halloween story time.

Day: Saturday, Oct. 24
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Gordon Plaza at The University of Baltimore

Spend the afternoon enjoying music, more fall crafts (nature collages and making DIY monsters), hot apple c***r, popcorn and Halloween candy. Live Halloween book readings start at 1 and 2 p.m. in the Family-Friendly Reading Room at the RLB Library, and kids 10 and under will receive a ticket at the entrance for a free book.

Students, faculty and staff are all invited, with or without little ones. Bring your Bee Card for check-in. Activities are first-come, first-served while supplies last.

Register at the link in the comments. 🍂

10/06/2026

Criminal justice graduate student Danica Nelson recently traveled from Baltimore to Austin for the annual Crime Victim Services Conference hosted by the Texas Attorney General. Over two days, she learned from forensic nurses, advocates and other victim services professionals about domestic violence, evidence collection and safety for survivors, especially children. She also connected with fellow graduate students who share her interest in victim advocacy.

Danica, who hopes to work someday with the FBI's crimes against children unit, left with "a deeper understanding of how the criminal justice system is working to support crime victims."

Read her reflection: https://www.ubalt.edu/about/newsroom/ubalt-stories-crime-victims-conference.cfm

Danica Nelson, B.S. ’26, an M.S. in Criminal Justice student, recently attended the 2026 Crime Victims Conference in Austin, Texas.

"I had the opportunity to meet many wonderful professionals, share my career goals and receive thoughtful advice and encouragement regarding my passion for this field. I was also able to connect with fellow graduate students, and we shared how we became interested in criminal justice and victim advocacy."

Read more about what the opportunity meant to Danica: https://www.ubalt.edu/about/newsroom/ubalt-stories-crime-victims-conference.cfm

10/05/2026

Join us tomorrow night at Red Emma's Coffeehouse and Bookstore for a book talk with Dr. Ñusta Carranza Ko, associate professor in our School of Public and International Affairs.

Her latest book, "Together We Fight: Surviving Peru's Campaign of Coercive Sterilizations," centers the testimony of women in Peru who were forcibly sterilized in the 1990s under the guise of family planning. Carranza Ko names the campaign for what it was: genocide. She also follows the survivors' fight for reproductive rights and justice.

Come hear her talk about her research and the women at its heart.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.
Where: Red Emma's, 3128 Greenmount Ave.

The event is free. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ann Cotten, executive director of our Schaefer Center for Public Policy - University of Baltimore, on her election as a 2026 Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. She is one of 64 people elected nationally this year, joining a group that includes former cabinet officers, governors and mayors, along with several of our own faculty.

Please join us in celebrating her. 🎉

09/15/2026

Today, we welcomed a delegation of faculty and students from Ehime University in Japan to The University of Baltimore for a week of programming as part of our ongoing partnership with the university.

The visit kicked off with a walking tour of Baltimore's art murals led by faculty member Dr. Shelly Clay-Robison, introducing the group to the city and its public art with stops at "Mr. Kim" and "The Nest We've Woven."

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years after the attacks on September 11, 2001, their impact continues to shape public service in ways that are still unfolding.

Today Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of the College of Public Affairs, reflects on how that day affirmed his path, one shared by many in public service, then and now.

He says, "Security and liberty are not competing aspirations; both are essential to a resilient democracy."

Read his full reflection: https://www.ubalt.edu/about/newsroom/ubaltnews-sheehan-recalls-sept-11-event-that-changed-his-life.cfm

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the many in our community called to public service because of that day.

Today, we recognize and remember the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, 25 years later.
Our community lost three alumni in the attacks that day -- Joseph V. Maggitti, B.S. '75; Seamus Oneal, M.S. '97; and Karen L. Seymour, B.S. '81.
Many members of our community went into service, with the military or as public servants, because of the events of that day and we are all forever changed by it.
In our remembrance, we look to the promise of the future we’re building together.
"The event itself shocked the conscience of our nation and the world, but The University of Baltimore has been part of a long, sometimes painful recovery,” President Kurt L. Schmoke said in a message to the UBalt community. "I urge you to take a moment on Sept. 11 and reflect on these things. As a free society, our best days are still ahead."

09/09/2026

Just announced: The University of Baltimore is one of nine institutions across the state selected by the University System of Maryland for funding to grow higher education in prisons.

The award will enhance technology and housing support for justice-impacted college students in the University of Baltimore's Second Chance College Program, led by Dr. Al Gourrier through the Center for Justice-Impacted Students.

Read more from USM:

09/08/2026

Public service careers are built on connections as well as education and skills. Tomorrow's Career Fair is your chance to make some of those connections and explore what professional opportunities are out there.

🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 9
⏱️ 2:30-5:30 p.m.
📍 UBalt Student Center (21 W. Mt. Royal Ave.)

Swing by the Career and Internship Center beforehand for career coaching, resume support, and free professional attire from the campus Career Closet.

Register for a reminder and more information: https://involvement.ubalt.edu/CAREER/rsvp_boot?id=2136109

Whether you're looking for a job or just want to have some options on your table, you'll want to check out our annual Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
The fair runs 2:30-5:30 p.m. in UBalt Student Center.

Register for a reminder and more information: https://involvement.ubalt.edu/CAREER/rsvp_boot?id=2136109

Don't forget!
Drop by UBalt's Career and Internship Center ahead of the event to take advantage of career coaching, resume support, and the Career Closet, which offers free professional attire.