Gov. Larry Hogan’s approval rating “largely unaffected” by national politics, poll finds The governor’s 7 percentage point approval rating dip is likely attributed to the Maryland General Assembly being in session. Carrie Snurr February 27, 2017
A Sudanese UMD student is back in the U.S. after a federal judge blocked Trump’s travel ban Hamid had been in the process of renewing his visa when Trump implemented the ban in late January. Carrie Snurr February 23, 2017
University of Maryland will implement a fee for international students by fall 2017 Even though about 34 percent of graduate students are foreign, GSG said it didn’t get to provide input on the fee. Carrie Snurr February 23, 2017
Gov. Larry Hogan nominates Democratic author Wes Moore to USM Board of Regents The Baltimore native rose to prominence in 2010 with his book “The Other Wes Moore.” Carrie Snurr February 17, 2017
About 60 University of Maryland students are helping pave the way for high-speed travel The group has spent more than 10,000 hours on a hyperloop prototype. Carrie Snurr February 16, 2017
“We stand firmly for human rights”: Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank explains remarks on Trump In an open letter, Plank said his statements to CNBC on Feb. 7 did not reflect his intent. Carrie Snurr February 16, 2017
UMD student coalition teams up with Maryland delegate to push collective bargaining rights Collective bargaining rights would allow student workers to negotiate their pay. Carrie Snurr February 13, 2017
Under Armour affirms opposition to travel ban after CEO Kevin Plank praises Trump “We are against a travel ban,” the company stated. Carrie Snurr February 10, 2017
A UMD student is scrambling to return to the U.S. amid Trump travel ban suspension The engineering doctoral student also serves as a live-in Arabic teacher in this university’s Language House. Carrie Snurr February 9, 2017
Job prospects for some UMD students are “in limbo” after Trump’s hiring freeze The freeze poses potential consequences for students across various majors, including political science and history. Carrie Snurr February 6, 2017