University of Baltimore President Kurt L. Schmoke announced his plans to step down in June 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since taking the helm in 2014, the former Baltimore mayor has guided the university through the pandemic, enrollment challenges and a centennial milestone.
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University of Baltimore wraps up centennial celebration in style
The University of Baltimore celebrated 100 years on Nov. 13, honoring its legacy of driven students, lifelong learning, and shaping Baltimore’s future leaders while looking ahead to its second century of impact.
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AFRO honors Maryland HBCUs at Juneteenth Breakfast
The AFRO hosted its third annual Juneteenth Breakfast on June 18, honoring Maryland’s HBCUs for their vital role in advancing Black education and leadership. Held at the Center Club in Baltimore, the event celebrated the legacy of institutions like Morgan State, Coppin State, and others, while also reflecting on the enduring significance of Juneteenth as a symbol of freedom, resilience, and progress.
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Meet LaVonda N. Reed, the first woman dean for University of Baltimore’s School of Law
LaVonda N. Reed, the first woman dean of the University of Baltimore’s School of Law, is focusing on student success, raising the profile of faculty, and engaging Baltimore’s underserved communities in her new role.
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AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper receives Featherstone Changemaker Award
Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, was awarded the Featherstone Changemaker Award by the William and Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation for her leadership and positive impact in the community.
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Longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94
By David Ginsburg, AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Peter Angelos, owner of a Baltimore Orioles team that endured long losing stretches and shrewd proprietor of a law firm that won high-profile cases against industry titans, died March 23. He was 94. Angelos had been ill for several years. His family announced his death in […]
