National uncertainty, $3 billion deficit headline Wes Moore’s State of State address
Moore aims to reduce Maryland's budget deficit by focusing on increasing the state’s economic competitiveness.
Trump signs order aiming to ban trans women, girls from women’s sports
The order requires all executive departments and agencies to review grants for educational programs and revoke funding if they fail to comply.
USM could cut 400 jobs as state grapples with $3 billion deficit
University system chancellor Jay Perman addressed state lawmakers at multiple committee hearings this week about the proposed cut’s repercussions.
Maryland lawmakers outline 2025 legislative agenda as $3 billion deficit looms
Gov. Wes Moore attributes the deficit to dwindling federal COVID-19 relief funding and “inherited structural deficit.”
Trump’s proposed federal funding freeze sends college students, parents in panic
A federal judge temporarily blocked the order on Tuesday, which would not have affected federal funding for student loans and Pell Grants.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, UMD announce $1 billion quantum technology initiative
The initiative aims to generate $1 billion in investments over the next five years and push advancements in quantum research, workforce development and industry collaboration.
UMD leaders hope to embrace AI in classrooms, balance ethical concerns
This university has steadily increased its AI use in classrooms to examine its applications and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving technology.
Survivor of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack shares story, coping efforts at UMD talk
Sagi Gabay detailed his firsthand experiences from the attack and how he's attempted to process the events since.
UMD GSG resolution urges university to recognize graduate students’ right to unionize
This university’s administration has historically testified against bills in the Maryland General Assembly that would allow for unionization.
RJ Bentley’s co-founder John Brown III remembered as legend in College Park
John Brown III, whose presence left a mark on College Park and beyond, died on Nov. 9 of heart failure.