Schaefer Center for Public Policy - University of Baltimore

09/02/2026

We were thrilled to welcome incoming The University of Baltimore undergraduate and graduate students at this week's new student orientation and share how we've helped place 734 paid internships since our NextGen Leaders for Public Service internship program began in 2023!

Are you a UBalt student interested in a paid internship? We want to help!

Visit the link in bio to join our NextGen Leaders Club to receive monthly updates about opportunities, application deadlines, and events.

08/31/2026

We welcome 25 new Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program candidates to the program!

Are you a public manager interested in honing your the management skills to meet the complex demands of the 21st century and advancing your career?

Click link in bio to learn more about how you can earn your Certified Public Manager® credential.

08/31/2026

We welcome 24 new Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program candidates to the program!

Are you a public manager interested in honing your the management skills to meet the complex demands of the 21st century and advancing your career? Click link in bio to learn more about how you can earn your Certified Public Manager® credential.

07/20/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026 of the Maryland Certified Public Manager Program who graduated on July 17,2026!!! A special congratulations to Scott Wagner (Town of Ocean City), Jason Keppler (Maryland Department of Agriculture), and Toni White (Maryland Department of Emergency Management) on winning the Askew Award for their outstanding capstone projects!

The Maryland Certified Public Manager Program is offered by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore. Learn more at https:\\MarylandCPM.ubalt.edu.

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05/27/2026

Read about the Schaefer Center's work to evaluate Baltimore City's American Rescue Plan Act spending.

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

04/17/2026

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report.

This year’s report highlights the center’s continued commitment to public service in Maryland through impactful research, leadership development, and informed decision-making. From policy solutions to expanding leadership development programs like the Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program and the NextGen Leaders for Public Service, the 2025 report reflects another year of meaningful progress. Explore the full report to learn more about the center’s achievements.

Read the report here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:4fe2c4ba-960a-4c1f-b5d8-77a3400560f6

04/14/2026

Applications are now being accepted for the Class of 2027 Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program!

The Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM) is a leadership development program accredited by the National Certified Public Manager® Consortium. The 300-hour academically grounded, job-relevant program requires participants to complete a Capstone Project for their agency to improve a service, reduce costs, or increase revenue. The program is open to Maryland managers and executives from state, local, municipal government, and nonprofit organizations in Maryland.

To learn more and apply, please visit the Maryland CPM website at: https://marylandcpm.ubalt.edu/

04/10/2026

Are you a communications professional looking for an impactful career? Passionate about public policy and strategic communications?

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy is hiring for our Communications Liaison position. This role is a great opportunity to manage diverse communication projects. Learn more and apply with the link below.

📍 Location: Baltimore, MD The University of Baltimore / The University of Baltimore College of Public Affairs

🔗 Apply here: https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UBaltCareers/details/Communications-Liaison--Schaefer-Center--grant-funded_JR101785