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UMD joins 10 research universities in lawsuit against defense department research cuts

The Defense Department intends to implement a 15 percent indirect cost rate cap on financial assistance to higher education institutions, according to a May 14 memo.

Sanya Wason
June 19, 2025

Here’s how UMD community members can be impacted by the university’s new budget plan

Tuition for undergraduate and graduate students is set to increase. This university will no longer offer merit increases for non-bargaining employees next year.

Sam Gauntt
June 16, 2025

UMD to have first traffic signal in campus core

The traffic signal was originally scheduled to be operational on or about June 6, but completion has now been delayed for multiple weeks.

Keira Hardesty
June 16, 2025

UMD tuition, mandatory fees to increase after USM budget passes

This university sought the tuition increase after it learned of funding cuts during the budget preparation process.

Katherine Schutzman
June 13, 2025

Gustavo Flores-Macías selected as next public policy school dean

The University of Maryland has named Gustavo Flores-Macías as the next public policy school dean, effective Sept. 1. Flores-Macías is a…

Natalie Weger
June 12, 2025

US-China trade deal to let Chinese students remain at US colleges, universities

This deal comes two weeks after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the nation would begin to “aggressively revoke” the visas of Chinese students.

Sanya Wason
June 12, 2025

UMD issues international students guidance on visa revocations, pauses

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it would begin to “aggressively revoke” the visas of Chinese international students across the country.

Sanya Wason
May 30, 2025

Trump administration to begin ‘aggressively’ revoking Chinese students’ visas

The University System of Maryland is carefully monitoring the department’s decision and its impact on campuses.

Natalie Weger
May 29, 2025

Kermit the Frog emphasizes taking chances, human connection in 2025 UMD commencement speech

Kermit addressed thousands of students, faculty, family members and alumni in SECU Stadium Thursday to celebrate the class of 2025’s graduation.

Sam Gauntt
May 23, 2025

UMD reschedules main commencement ceremony to Thursday

Severe weather is forecast for the main ceremony's originally scheduled date of Wednesday.

Marijke Friedman
May 19, 2025