The University of Baltimore Alumni

Hey alumni! Are you ready to elevate your communication skills? Join us for a new ALC webinar with author and certified speaking professional, Diane DiResta on Tuesday, January 7th at 12:00 PM EST! Whether you're an executive, manager, or just starting out, strong communication is key to success. Diane will teach you how to create a crisp, clear message and tackle common speaking challenges, whether it's presenting in front of a group or handling video calls.  Register today at https://lnkd.in/eVSJ-t6j. #UBalt #UBaltalumni #UBalt100 

🎉 It’s our Centennial, and the celebrations are just getting started! 100 YEARS of excellence at the University of Baltimore—shaping futures, building legacies, and making an impact for generations to come. Let’s make this centennial year one to remember! 💙 #UBalt100

Last week, the University of Baltimore School of Law celebrated its convocation and welcomed its new dean, LaVonda Reed. Congratulations to Dean Reed on this exciting new chapter! We’re thrilled to have you leading the law school and look forward to the incredible work ahead.

Congratulations Olubukola Adegbenro, the latest recipient of the Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Award! The objective of the Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Award is to open the door to careers in public service and help NextGen Service Corps students gain vital skills to better serve their communities and nation.    Olubukola Adegbenro is a junior student at the University of Baltimore, pursuing a degree in Health Management. As a dedicated member of the Next Generation Service Corps and as the latest recipient of the Paul A. Volcker Government Award, she is committed to making a positive impact in the healthcare industry.    Olubukola is a graduate of the Georgia Military College where she earned her associate of arts in pre-nursing studies. She recently interned at the Maryland Department of Aging, where she saw how legislation is created and how hearings are conducted. She stated that this opportunity showcased to her the many ways that government can have an impact on everyday lives and reinforced her belief that the best place to work is in government.    Please join us in congratulating Olubukola! 👏 We are excited to see all that you accomplish in this internship and beyond.

The UBalt office of Alumni Relations wishes you a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year! #UBalt #UBaltalumni #UBalt100

UBalt alumnus Amber Clayton, B.S.’97 sits down with cohost of the Honest HR podcast at SHRM’s 2024 INCLUSION conference in Denver, Colorado to discuss their experiences, as well as their key takeaways and insights of the conference. Amber Clayton is the Senior Director of Knowledge Center Operations at SHRM and leads a team of HR experts who field an average of 60,000 HR-related inquiries from members a year. Check out the full conversation at https://lnkd.in/ev4PtmE3. #UBalt #UBaltalumni #UBalt100 

Our campus will be closed from December 20 to January 1, and we'll resume operations on January 2. Wishing all our colleagues, students, and community members a safe and restful holiday season. Here's to a successful and productive 2025 ahead! 🎉

Join us in recognizing Candi Jones, M.P.A. ’11, as she steps into the leadership position of Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Philadelphia. With her unwavering dedication to public service, Candi has already made a significant impact in her role, including helping negotiate a key contract extension for AFSCME District Council 33 and launching the innovative City College for Municipal Employment. Wishing you continued success! Read all about her appointment to the role at https://lnkd.in/eZunNfef. #UBalt #UBaltalumni #UBalt100

UBalt is supersizing its annual outdoor festival, Rock the Block, in 2025 to celebrate the University’s Centennial! We’re inviting local artists, makers, musicians and food vendors—especially our talented and creative UBalt alumni—to join in the festivities. This family-friendly event will feature live music, games, food and drinks, and more. Centennial Rock the Block, Sat., April 12, 2025  Gordon Plaza, The University of Baltimore Campus  Free and open to the community.  Interested in being a part of the fun? Email kathy@fivestarfestivals.org by Fri., Dec. 20, for more information and details. 

Join us for a webinar with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, bestselling author, psychologist, and data scientist, as he explores the profound impacts AI is having on our lives, values, and behaviors. From AI-driven dating apps to its role in hiring practices, this session will examine how we can reclaim our humanity in the age of automation. Tomas will discuss how AI is reshaping focus, patience, curiosity, and even our sense of self—and what we can do to protect what makes us truly human. Register today at https://lnkd.in/engSuBXv.