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Higher Education

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Today's student is often the innovator and entrepreneur that changes tomorrow. Baltimore suffers from an embarrassment of riches with a plethora of universities and graduate schools, including Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Goucher College, Loyola University and the University of Baltimore. Their graduates provide businesses with a steady stream of talent and also help the city renew itself with their fresh and vibrant ideas.

Higher Education Features

Morgan State University unveils plan to boost neighborhood

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Morgan State University has embarked on a new initiative aimed at improving the surrounding community and quality of life for students and staff. It has teamed up with Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street, MedStar Samaritan Hospital and others on the Morgan Community Mile.

Baltimore and beyond: How anchor institutions are shaping cities

Julekha Dash and Lee Chilcote Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Anchor institutions are increasingly becoming catalysts in making their communities more vibrant, livable places. We take a look at how Johns Hopkins University and its counterparts in other cities are doing that.

Johns Hopkins University to create "small campus" in Station North

Julekha Dash Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Johns Hopkins University is putting $1 million in a new fund that will provide low-interest loans to developers and is looking at real estate in Station North for its film and other creative programs. Both initiatives are part of the university's plan to extend its influence beyond its Homewood campus.

A university grows in Mount Vernon

Amy Landsman Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Enrollment growth at University of Baltimore has prompted developers to build more apartments and retailers to open new shops in Mount Vernon. But crime and other challenges still affect the neighborhood.

Check Out BmoreMedia's Top Stories of 2012

Bmore Staff Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Want to know which stories were the most read in 2012? These were stories that covered happenings in Hampden, Station North, Harbor East and Fells Point.

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