Judge orders release of wrongly deported Maryland man as he awaits federal trial
The federal government filed a motion to appeal the judge’s decision and asked her to suspend the release order.
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.
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.
UMD joins 17 universities to back Harvard on federal funding lawsuit
The institutions requested to file an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit on more than $2 billion in frozen federal grant money.
Trump administration lists 18 Maryland cities, counties as sanctuary jurisdictions
Maryland, eight of its counties and 10 cities, including Annapolis and Baltimore, were listed as sanctuary jurisdictions. Hyattsville and Greenbelt were also listed.
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.
UMD researchers left with uncertain future after NSF cuts 14 grants
The grants make up a part of the 70 grants — totaling about $12 million — that have been cancelled or paused at this university since Trump returned to office in January.
Maryland Democrats unite against Trump’s proposed federal budget cuts
Since taking office, Trump has threatened to reduce federal funding for Medicaid and significantly reduce the federal workforce.
Students demand UMD stand up against Trump administration at sit-in
Protest attendees called on this university to reaffirm its commitment to academic freedom and provide support to students impacted by new federal policies.
UMD, national finance experts weigh in on resumed collection of defaulted student loans
Depending on the type of loan, borrowers can go into default after failing to make payments on a loan for 270 days.