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| president = Kurt L. SchmokePUBLISHER=UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE WEBSITE=ABOUT UB LAST=, {{self-published source|date=July 2018}}| city = Baltimore| state = Maryland| country = United States 1,347 (2023)HTTP://WWW.UBALT.EDU/ABOUT-UB/ >TITLE=ABOUT UB LAST= PUBLISHER=UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE, {{self-published source HTTP://WWW.UBALT.EDU:80/ABOUT-UB/ >TITLE=ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20170615074131/HTTP://WWW.UBALT.EDU/ABOUT-UB/ PUBLISHER=UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE, {{self-published source |date=July 2018}}}}| postgrad = 1,019 (2023)| faculty = 159Urban area>UrbanCoalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities>CUMUPUBLISHER=UBALT.EDU, ACCESS-DATE=2016-01-20 ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20151001185354/HTTP://WWW.UBALT.EDU/ABOUT-UB/OFFICES-AND-SERVICES/UNIVERSITY-RELATIONS/RESOURCES/IDENTITY.CFM #0076A8}}| parent = University System of Marylandwww.ubalt.edu}}| logo = University_of_Baltimore.svg}}The University of Baltimore (UBalt, UB) is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. UBalt's schools and colleges provide education in business, law, public affairs, and the applied arts and sciences.WEB,weblink About UB, University of Baltimore, 2015, February 28, 2015, The university is the location of one of Maryland's two law schools.

History

Early history

(File:Policydragons.jpg|alt= A "guard dragon" sculpture at the Liberal Arts and Policy building watches the southern entrance.|thumb|A "guard dragon" at the Liberal Arts and Policy building watches the southern entrance.) Founded by a group of Baltimore business professionals, UBalt originally sought to provide educational opportunities for working men and women, meaning that the first classes were held not above the ornate dragons of the current liberal arts and policy building, but in a four-story rowhouse on St. Paul St. in 1925.In 1937, after the addition of day programs to augment the initial night courses, a full-scale junior college was added to the university's offerings.WEB, University of Baltimore campus master plan – history,weblink ubalt.edu, DBI Architects, Inc, November 8, 2014, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20140725060436weblink">weblink July 25, 2014, Other changes in the following decades included the construction of the Langsdale Library in 1966, according to an administrative history of the school.WEB,weblink Administrative History of the University of Baltimore, Archives.ubalt.edu, 2016-08-07, In the 1970s, UBalt merged with Eastern College, Mount Vernon School of Law, and Baltimore College of Commerce.During the presidency of Thomas Granville Pullen, the university became regionally accredited in 1971 with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and built the Langsdale Library.WEB, Presidential History of UofB,weblink University of Baltimore, April 6, 2013, For a three-decade period that started in 1975 and would eventually end in 2007, UBalt became an "upper division academic institution," offering only third and fourth year undergraduate and post-graduate course work. Also in 1975, ownership was assumed by the state of Maryland.In 1988, the state merged UBalt into the new statewide university system, the University of Maryland System, which was later renamed University System of Maryland.WEB,weblink History of the University of Baltimore, Ubalt.edu, 2012-12-06,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110808210817weblink">weblink August 8, 2011, dead, mdy-all,

Lower division Initiative and later developments

The Lower Division Initiative was a program that began in 2005 to extend the University of Baltimore's position to once again offer the first two years of the baccalaureate degree. In April 2005, the University System of Maryland's board of regents approved plans that would allow UBalt to start accepting freshmen and sophomores. Under the original plan, freshmen and sophomore were to be admitted starting in the fall of 2006.In a unanimous vote on February 15, 2006, the Maryland Higher Education Commission approved a revised mission statement submitted by the University of Baltimore, thus enabling the university to return to four-year undergraduate status. This was the same initiative that had received approval from the board of regents in 2005; however, the plan was revised slightly, calling for freshmen to be admitted in the fall of 2007.The university stated that the new program better reflected the current focus and was designed to prepare students in business, pre-law, technology, public affairs, and applied liberal arts. It also said that it would offer freshmen "free" tuition for their first year, a benefit made possible by an anonymous private donor. An estimate stated that 140 freshmen were expected in the incoming class of fall of 2007.WEB,weblink The University of Baltimore Newsroom, Ubalt.edu, 2006-02-15, 2012-12-06, Near the time of the change, the university also changed the school colors and adopted the new slogan, "Knowledge That Works".Since beginning to accept freshmen again, UBalt has built a new, 12-story building for the university's law school along with the construction of additional residential capacity on campus. In May 2014, it was announced that Kurt L. Schmoke would become the university's eighth president, succeeding retired president Robert Bogomolny.NEWS, Anderson, Nick,weblink Schmoke named president of U. of Baltimore, The Washington Post, 2014-05-14, 2016-08-07, As of 2022, the renovation of Langsdale Library, which was renamed to Robert L. Bogomolny Library, was complete. The renovation was designed by the German architectural firm Behnisch Architekten, which had also been responsible for the design of the 2013 law school structure at Charles St. and Mount Royal Ave.WEB,weblink Renovation Project – University of Baltimore, 2015-04-23, 2016-08-07, bot: unknown,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20150423221137weblink">weblink April 23, 2015, mdy, Starting in 2005, the university's MBA program has been the target of nearby institutions' criticism regarding a supposed diversion of funds, with UB's status as a traditionally white institution bringing calls for a restructuring of state funding. As of early 2022, that criticism was ongoing.

Academics

The university offers numerous undergraduate, graduate, and professional as well as several certificate and joint degree programs. It offers 19 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs, spanning the arts and sciences, public affairs, and business.WEB,weblink "Academic Programs", mdy, At the master's level, UBalt offers a Master of Public Administration (MPA), a Master of Business Administration (previously offered jointly with Towson University), and 13 Master of Science and 3 Master of Art degrees. The MPA program was the first in the state to be fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA);WEB,weblink The University of Baltimore » Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts, 2007-06-27, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070702140013weblink">weblink July 2, 2007, mdy, it was also ranked #72 nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2023-24 edition of "Best Grad Schools." Additionally, the university offers two Master of Fine Arts degrees. The Practitioner Specialization of the M.S. in Counseling Psychology program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council, and both the undergraduate and graduate programs in Criminal Justice are certified by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The university's Masters degree in Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology concentration, is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC). The law school offers a Master of Laws degree.At the doctoral level, UBalt offers a program leading to a research-based Doctor of Science degree in Information and Interaction Design.WEB, D.Sc. in Information and Interaction Design – University of Baltimore,weblink 28 January 2022, UBalt also offers a Doctor of Public Administration. Through its law school, UBalt offers the Juris Doctor.

Colleges and schools

The university is composed of multiple colleges and schools:WEB,weblink The University of Baltimore » University of Baltimore Academic Programs, 2007-06-27, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070623184826weblink">weblink June 23, 2007, mdy,

• Merrick School of Business
• School of Law
• Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Public Affairs

Campus and student services

(File:Ubacademicctr.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Academic Center)The main campus is located in Baltimore's Mt. Vernon cultural district, close to downtown and the Inner Harbor. The Lyric Opera House, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) are nearby. For the most part, the main academic buildings surround the intersections of Mount Royal Avenue and North Charles Street. Gordon Plaza is at the center of campus.WEB,weblink Campus Map – University of Baltimore, Ubalt.edu, 2016-08-07,

University buildings

The buildings include:

• H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons
• The Academic Center
• The Charles Royal Building
• John and Frances Angelos Law Center
• Robert L. Bogomolny Library
• UBalt Student Center
• William H. Thumel Sr. Business Center
• The Liberal Arts and Policy Building

Student housing developments

The university, the Bozzuto Group, and the Gould Property Co. entered into a public-private joint venture to develop UBalt's Bolton Yard parking lot into a mixed use development, including apartments, a UBalt student bookstore, other retail, and garage parking.WEB,weblink Bolton Yard Development Approved, Study to Consider Other Student Housing - News, 2007-11-22, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20071107074329weblink">weblink November 7, 2007, mdy, The project, which is named the Fitzgerald at UB Midtown, broke ground in 2008 and was largely complete by 2011.WEB,weblink The University of Baltimore Newsroom, Ubalt.edu, 2007-09-12, 2012-12-06, The Fitzgerald project was viewed at the time of its inception as a prelude to future public-private development projects—for instance more student housing. To that end, an October 2010 announcement indicated that the university was planning an 11-story student housing tower, to again be built in partnership with a private company, according to The Baltimore Sun.WEB,weblink University of Baltimore plans student apartment building in midtown, Baltimore Sun, October 7, 2010, February 28, 2015, The student housing tower was largely complete by mid-2012.WEB,weblink Housing, University of Baltimore, 2015, February 28, 2015, According to a 2014 Baltimore Sun article,WEB,weblink University of Baltimore land swap approved, Michael, Dresser, Baltimore Sun, March 20, 2014, February 28, 2015, the university was considering building additional dormitory space on West Oliver Street, at the site of a facility currently used for postal vehicle maintenance. That development has yet to be named. According to a 2023 Baltimore Sun article,WEB,weblink University of Baltimore-owned land to be developed into retail, residential spaces in $159M project, Sabrina, LeBoeuf, Baltimore Sun, May 18, 2023, Oct 2, 2023, the university intends to enter into a ground-lease arrangement with the development firm Zahlco for the eventual creation of apartments and ground-floor retail on the former postal site.

Police and public safety

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and University of Baltimore (UBalt) began a public safety collaboration in the first quarter of 2022. All police officers on the UBalt campus are employed by the UMB Police Department (UMBPD). The UMBPD is a fully certified law enforcement agency through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC).WEB,weblink UMB/UBalt Public Safety Partnership, UBalt maintains responsibility for campus security performed by unarmed, civilian security personnel known as the UBalt Safety and Security team. Uniformed officers from UMB — sworn, armed, and professionally trained and certified — are assigned to patrol the UBalt campus. At the same time, UBalt's Safety and Security staff provides building access and control, including office lockouts, welcome desk staffing, interior/exterior patrols, and more.WEB,weblink UBalt Message,

Local transit

(File:University of Baltimore LRT stop, April 2012.jpg|thumb|UB LRT stop at Mt. Royal Ave. In the background is the Fitzgerald building, one of two new student residence facilities at UB.)Penn Station, with connections to Amtrak and MARC service, and a Light Rail stop, are just to the north of campus. The University of Baltimore/Mt. Royal station on the Baltimore Light Rail system is on the northwest edge of campus. The State Center station on the Baltimore Metro system is just a few blocks from campus. UBalt runs shuttle bus service between its academic buildings, parking garages, and the nearby public transportation/local transit stops.WEB,weblink UB Shuttle Bus Service, 2007-08-25, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070813113607weblink">weblink August 13, 2007, mdy,

Satellite campuses

In conjunction with the University System of Maryland, UBalt offers courses and several undergraduate and graduate degree programsWEB,weblink The University of Baltimore » UB's Programs at the Universities at Shady Grove, 2007-06-24, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070702135913weblink">weblink July 2, 2007, mdy, at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland.WEB,weblink The Universities at Shady Grove, Shadygrove.umd.edu, 2012-11-12, 2012-12-06, Through a partnership with the College of Southern Maryland, UBalt offers the upper-level undergraduate coursework leading toward the bachelor's degree in business in Southern Maryland.WEB,weblink College of Southern Maryland – CSM-University of Baltimore Partnership, Csmd.edu, 2012-12-06, UBalt also offers online classes.

Student life

UBalt has numerous academic clubs, student organizations, and an active student government;WEB,weblink The University of Baltimore » Student Organizations, 2007-06-24, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070629190706weblink">weblink June 29, 2007, mdy, as of May 2017, more than 90 were listed on the university's website.WEB,weblink Student Organizations – University of Baltimore, Ubalt.edu, 2017-05-16, The academic clubs usually sponsor a host of programs and speakers throughout the school year. Not all clubs are academic or sports-related, however: Clubs related to improv, crafting, religions, languages, and film are among the non-academic, non-sports options. The UB Post is the monthly student newspaper, which serves the purpose of keeping the general student population informed of upcoming campus activities, as well as relevant news. Run by students, it is available in print and online, and has been published since 1933. Leonard Robinson is the editor-in-chief.WEB,weblink The UB Post, The UB Post, 2012-12-06, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120520140511weblink">weblink May 20, 2012, mdy, A student-run press, Plork, provides additional printing experience for students majoring in fields related to media design, publishing, and writing, as does the university's 50-year-old literary magazine, Welter.WEB,weblink About Plork Press – bookiness, Bookiness.wordpress.com, May 26, 2013, 2016-08-07, The Student Center is the central place for students—housing The Hive market and cafe, the UB Campus Pantry, the Interfaith Space, student government and organization offices, and study lounges.WEB,weblink The University of Baltimore » University of Baltimore Student Center, 2007-06-26, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070714225028weblink">weblink July 14, 2007, mdy, The University of Baltimore has not offered any varsity sports since 1983.

Student housing

In the years 2012–2017, the number of UBalt students living near campus increased 134 percent.WEB,weblink UB Housing, 2017-05-16, Students have the option to reside in The Varsity, located on West Biddle Street 0.2 miles from the campus, or in other private complexes nearby.WEB,weblink Varsity on Biddle, 2017-05-16,

Campus recreation and wellness

(File:University of Baltimore School of Law (2008).jpg|thumb|left)UBalt has an athletic/fitness center named Campus Recreation and Wellness, which is continually growing for the betterment of the university and surrounding community. It has an aerobics studio, a sparring/boxing room, two indoor racquetball courts, a well-equipped gym, a basketball court, and locker rooms. The Recreation Center, located on the third and fourth floor of the Academic Center, offers fitness classes free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis to all members and hosts the Sport Club and Intramural Sports teams.WEB,weblink Welcome to Campus Recreation and Wellness at the University of Baltimore, Ubalt.edu, 2012-12-06, At one time, UBalt owned and operated a golf driving range in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Baltimore. However, this facility has been leased to the city. Campus Recreation and Wellness seeks to serve the recreation, fitness, health, and leisure needs of the university community through instructional and competitive sport activities, including aerobics classes, golf lessons, intramural sports, informal recreation, and sport clubs. The Recreation Center facilities include basketball, racquetball, badminton and volleyball courts, weight and cardio rooms, aerobic and spinning studios, indoor golf cage, foosball, darts, Wii gaming system, as well as locker rooms and a sauna. The facilities are open to students, faculty, staff and Recreation Center members with valid UBalt BeeCards.(File:EAPoeStatue.jpg|thumb|180px|alt=text|Edgar Allan Poe statue at the University of Baltimore)The UBalt men's lacrosse team won four USILA Division II national championships in four consecutive years, 1956–1959.BOOK, The Lacrosse Story, Alexander M., Weyand, Milton R., Roberts, 1965, H. & A. Herman, Baltimore, 204–238, 351–356,

Honor societies

The university hosts chapters of several honor societies, including:WEB,weblink The University of Baltimore » Academic Honor Societies, 2007-06-24, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070629190522weblink">weblink June 29, 2007, mdy,

• Alpha Chi
• Alpha Phi Sigma
• Beta Alpha Psi
• Beta Gamma Sigma
• Mu Kappa Tau
• Phi Alpha Theta
• Phi Theta Kappa
• Pi Alpha Alpha
• Pi Sigma Alpha
• Psi Chi
• Sigma Iota Epsilon
• Sigma Tau Delta
• Omicron Delta Kappa

Notable alumni

Business

• Peter Angelos – owner of the Baltimore OriolesBishop, Tricia (June 4, 2013) "Angelos donates $1 million to UB Law", The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
• Tom Condon – graduated from UB Law in 1981, sports agent, represents over 120 NFL playersWEB, Tom Condon,weblink Pro-Football Reference.com, April 22, 2014,
• Bob Parsons – founder of GoDaddyBishop, Tricia (October 1, 2013) "Go Daddy founder donates $1 million to UB for veterans center", The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
• Stan White – retired NFL player with Baltimore Colts; graduated from UB Law; sports agent, sportscaster, assistant football coach at Gilman SchoolWEB, Stan White,weblink Pro-Football Reference.com, April 22, 2014,

History, journalism, media, and the arts

• Carole Boston-Weatherford – author and critic
• Louis S. Diggs – Baltimore County historian
• Ellen Lupton – Senior Curator of Contemporary Design at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
• Fred Robbins – talk show host, actor and television personality
• D. Watkins – editor-at-large for Salon, New York Times bestselling author and HBO writer
• John Waters - Filmmaker, artist, activist

Mathematics, sciences and technology

• Jeffrey Kluger – Senior Writer for TIME magazine specializing in science coverage; author of books including Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, on which the 1995 movie Apollo 13 was based
• Celeste Lyn Paul – user interface design expert, KDE Usability Project head, president of HacDC

Politics, law and government

• Spiro Agnew – Vice President of the United States 1969–1973, Governor of Maryland 1967–1969WEB, Spiro Agnew,weblink United States Congress Biographical Directory of the, April 21, 2014,
• Curt Anderson – Maryland House of Delegates District 43, 1983–1995, 2002–presentWEB, Curt Anderson,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 21, 2014,
• Dale Anderson (1963) – former Baltimore County Executive and State DelegateWEB, Dale Anderson,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 21, 2014,
• John S. Arnick (1961) – former member of the Maryland House of DelegatesWEB, John S. Arnick,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 21, 2014,
• Carville Benson (1893) – U.S. Congressman for Maryland 2nd District, 1918–1921WEB, Carville Benson,weblink United States Congress Biographical Directory of the, April 21, 2014,
• Lieutenant General H Steven Blum (1968) – former Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Deputy Commander NORTHCOMWEB, H. Steven Blum,weblink fau.edu, April 21, 2014,
• William P. Bolton (1909) – Congressman for Maryland 2nd District, 1949–1951WEB, William P. Bolton,weblink United States Congress Biographical Directory of the, April 21, 2014,
• James W. Campbell (1969) – former member of the Maryland House of DelegatesWEB, James W. Campbell,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 21, 2014,
• Jill P. Carter (1992) – Maryland State Senator, 41st District WEB, Jill P. Carter, Maryland State Senator,weblink
• J. Joseph Curran, Jr. (1959) – Maryland Attorney General, 1987–2007: Lt. Governor 1983–1987 under Harry HughesWEB, J. Joseph Curran, Jr.,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 21, 2014,
• Arrie Davis – former judge on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals
• Terry R. Gilleland, Jr. (2001) – former member of Maryland House of DelegatesWEB, Terry R. Gilleland, Jr.,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 21, 2014,
• Glen Glass (1994) – member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 34A in Cecil County and Harford CountyWEB,weblink Glen Glass, Maryland Manuaal Online, Maryland State Archives, January 17, 2014,
• J. B. Jennings – Maryland Delegate for District 7WEB, J. B. Jennings,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 21, 2014,
• Sheryl Davis Kohl – former member of Maryland House of DelegatesWEB, Sheryl Davis Kohl,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 21, 2014,
• Frank Kratovil – Congressman United States House of Representatives, Maryland District 1, 2009–2011WEB, Frank Kratovil,weblink Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, April 22, 2014,
• Pat McDonough – Maryland delegateWEB, Pat McDonough,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 22, 2014,
• Richard Meehan – Mayor of Ocean City, Maryland, 2006–presentWEB, Richard Meehan,weblink Town of Ocean City Maryland, April 22, 2014,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20140420134534weblink">weblink April 20, 2014, dead, mdy-all,
• C. Edward Middlebrooks (1982) – former Maryland State SenatorWEB, C. Edward Middlebrows,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 22, 2014,
• Donald E. Murphy (1983) – former member of Maryland House of Delegates, 1994–2002WEB, Donald E. Murphy,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 22, 2014,
• Katie O'Malley (1991) – Associate Judge for the First District Court of Maryland, wife of former Governor of Maryland and former Baltimore Mayor, Martin O'MalleyWEB, Catherine Curran O'Malley,weblink governor.maryland.gov, April 21, 2014,
• Sandra Peuler – judge of the Utah Third District Court in Salt Lake City
• Bishop Robinson – former Police Commissioner of Baltimore, 1984–1987WEB, Bishop L. Robinson,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 22, 2014,
• Dutch Ruppersberger – Congressman 2nd district, 2002-present, Baltimore County Executive, 1994–2002WEB, Dutch Ruppersberger,weblink Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, April 22, 2014,
• William Donald Schaefer (1942) – Mayor of Baltimore 1971–1987, Governor of Maryland 1987–1995, State Comptroller 1999–2007WEB, William Donald Schaefer,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 22, 2014,
• John F. Slade III (1969) – former member of Maryland House of DelegatesWEB, John F. Slade III,weblink Maryland State Archives, April 22, 2014,
• Frederic N. Smalkin – Jurist-in-Residence, University of Baltimore School of Law, 2005–presentWEB, Frederic N. Smalkin,weblink mdd.uscourts.gov, April 22, 2014,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110726053651weblink">weblink July 26, 2011, dead, mdy-all,

Sports

• Dick Edell, lacrosse coach
• Red Holzman (1920–1998), NBA 1948–53, 2-time NBA All-Star guard, coach, Hall of FameBerkow, Ira. "Red Holzman, Hall of Fame Coach, Dies at 78", The New York Times, November 15, 1998. Accessed September 15, 2008.
• Howard "Chip" Silverman, author and lacrosse coachWEB, Howard "Chip" Silverman,weblink ubalt.edu, April 22, 2014,
• Cheryl Van Kuren, 1988 Summer Olympics field hockey player
• Isaiah Wilson, NBA – 1971–1972WEB, NBA/ABA Players who attended University of Baltimore, databaseSports.com,weblinkweblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20060502063759weblink">weblink dead, 2006-05-02, 2008-04-05,

References

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External links

• {{Official websiteweblink}}
• weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070612165253weblink">UB Post – student newspaper

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