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Moore offers late admission, $800 credit for students disenrolled at Howard University
Gov. Wes Moore said Maryland would provide an $800 credit and expedited admission processing for any of the hundreds of disenrolled incoming Howard University freshmen.
Diversity scholarships decline after legal complaints, Trump’s crackdown
College scholarships aimed at students of color, women and others are becoming less common in the face of lawsuits, legal complaints and pressure from the Trump administration.
Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts
The Johns Hopkins University said it laid off 110 employees, citing cuts in federal research funding, impacting administrative functions.
Hood College launches new master’s program
Hood College in Frederick rolled out a graduate-level degree in STEM business administration, the school announced.
Professor’s suit accuses UMES of inflating enrollment, asks Trump administration to step in
A University of Maryland Eastern Shore professor embroiled in a messy legal fight with his employer sought in a new lawsuit for the Trump administration to step in.
CCBC president announces retirement plans
Community College of Baltimore County President Sandra Kurtinitis announced she will step down, effective July 31, 2027.
State employee union calls on USM Board of Regents to reinstate jobs
AFSCME calls on the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to reverse layoffs affecting 94 unionized state employees across campuses.
UMD lays off 84 employees during ‘period of uncertainty’
The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from school officials.
Congrats, new grads! Welcome to job market hell.
Computer science grads confront a challenging job market as AI reshapes tech careers and hiring patterns shift in Silicon Valley and beyond.
‘Somewhat jaded’ Larry Hogan promises no more campaigns, pivots to teaching
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is vowing to never run for office again and instead focus on teaching leadership skills to Washington College undergraduates.
Trans woman excluded from fencing tournament at UMD, files complaint
A woman filed a civil rights complaint after being excluded from a fencing competition at the University of Maryland, College Park because she is transgender.
McDaniel to offer new STEM majors in fall 2027
McDaniel College announced it will offer new undergraduate majors in astrophysics, astronomy and engineering mechanics in fall 2027.
