MD among states suing Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools
Maryland is among 19 states suing the Trump administration to block threats to withhold school funding over DEI programs in public schools.
ICE reversing termination of legal status for international students, lawyer says
The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the U.S., a government lawyer said.
‘I was shocked and saddened’: Trump science cuts target multiple disciplines, including in MD
Hundreds of university researchers, including in Maryland, had their National Science Foundation funding abruptly canceled.
Goucher College breaks ground on Lewent Science Center
Goucher College began construction on the $50M Judy C. Lewent '70 Science Center, a state-of-the-art STEM hub opening in fall 2027.
International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court
Some international students in the U.S. who have had their legal status terminated in recent weeks have found a measure of success in court.
Judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
A federal judge blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with DEI programs.
With Moore’s signature, MD corrects grad program law error from 2024
Maryland lawmakers fixed an error that gave select universities first refusal rights over graduate programs tied to workforce development.
MD public defender, Maryland Carey Law launch exoneration clinic
The Maryland Office of the Public Defender and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law launched a new exoneration clinic.
Trump signs executive orders targeting colleges, plus schools’ equity efforts
President Donald Trump has ordered sharper scrutiny of America’s colleges and the accreditors that oversee them.
This Maryland college offers free tuition for low-income families
Starting fall 2025, St. John’s College will offer free tuition to students from families earning $75K or less, aiming to boost affordability and access.
Over 700 students explore career paths at SPARK! Fair in southern Maryland
Students from 17 schools across three Maryland counties participated in the third-annual SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair.
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, officials said.


















