University of Baltimore

City patrol officer retires after nearly 40 years on the beat

2013-05-22 17:18:00

During a career spanning four decades, Baltimore police Officer Ron Starr says, he never really considered leaving the department's Southeastern District and moving up the chain of command. "I never wanted to," Starr said, a longtime foot patrol...

He be Bill Cosby. U?

2013-05-22 11:02:00

Who you be? Oh, we're sorry. That's who UB? Comedian Bill Cosby had a lot of fun with the University of Baltimore' s initials Tuesday, playing around with them and coming up with all sorts of philosophical variations, including "You be who?" and a few...

Making it new in Maryland

2013-05-20 03:00:00

Would it surprise you to learn that Fast Company magazine just ranked Maryland the third-most innovative state in the nation? Or that Maryland took the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's No. 1 spot for both innovation and entrepreneurship? It's a fact: In our...

Benjamin Lipsitz, 94, Pikesville attorney who defended Bremer

2013-05-19 13:09:00

Benjamin Lipsitz, whose commitment to the spirit and letter of the law led him to defend a would-be assassin, a Nazi sympathizer and a craven murderer during a career that spanned more than a half-century, died May 10. He was 94. "He was so...

University system board approves tuition, fee increase

2013-05-15 18:48:04

Maryland's in-state undergraduates will pay a few hundred dollars more per semester this fall under a new tuition-and-fee plan approved Wednesday by the university system's Board of Regents. Out-of-state students will be hit a little harder, paying as...

MD--Mid-Atlantic Daybook

2013-05-18 01:04:02

BC-MD--Mid-Atlantic Daybook Mid-Atlantic Daybook Associated Press Mid-Atlantic Daybook for Saturday, May 18. MID-ATLANTIC The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you...

OCLC chooses new chief after long search

2013-05-17 05:04:02

Dublin-based OCLC, formerly known as the Online Computer Library Center, has chosen a new leader. Skip Prichard will succeed Robert L. "Jay" Jordan as president and CEO, the board of trustees announced yesterday. Prichard will serve as OCLC president-...

Admit Coppin State University is a failed institution and close it

2013-05-07 09:45:00

Your article on Coppin State University's new science building truly boggles the mind ("Science center may help Coppin close the gap," May 3). The state is spending $80 million for a building the university admits it does not have sufficient funds to...

Commencement speakers strive to inspire, entertain

2013-05-10 16:36:00

Expectations are high for this year's commencement speakers at Maryland universities — an august crew that includes the Obamas and their team of writers as well as funnyman Bill Cosby and Hollywood director Jason Winer. But to stand out — or...

The Sun Remembers May 12-18

2013-05-12 12:32:00

May 15, 2004: In sultry heat and on a bone-dry track, Smarty Jones wins the Preakness by a record 111/2 lengths before an announced record crowd of 112,668 at Pimlico Race Course. The victory gives Smarty Jones two legs up in his quest to win the Triple...

Digest: Maryland coaches caravan comes to Baltimore May 29

2013-05-11 01:37:00

Et cetera Maryland coaches caravan comes to Baltimore May 29 Maryland's 2013 Coaches Caravan will stop in Ocean City, Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington. Each event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and features a short program followed by an...

Brown to launch campaign for governor

2013-05-09 17:55:00

Seeking to emerge from the long shadow of Gov. Martin O'Malley, Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown will make official Friday what everyone in Maryland politics has known for a long time: He's running for governor. Brown, 51, will announce his candidacy in his...

Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a preview of the University of Baltimore's new law center.

2013-04-16 00:00:00

The cafe is on the sixth level of the new John and Frances Angelos Law Center, home to the University of Baltimore School of Law.

2013-04-08 00:00:00

The event also coincided with CA's monthly "Tertulias" - where guests enjoy speaking Spanish along with a little wine.

2013-02-06 00:00:00