UMD researchers map economic effects of federal health research cuts
This university is joining a team of researchers from several universities in mapping the impacts of federal cuts to scientific and medical research.
UMD president Darryll Pines discusses federal pressure in State of the Campus address
The department sent the 10-page “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” to nine major U.S. universities earlier this month.
DOGE website says it cut nearly $15M from UMD grants
The Department of Government Efficiency's “Wall of Receipts” says at least 30 grants to this university have been reduced or cut since January.
Experts warn Turning Point USA watchlist could pose risk for UMD professors
The watchlist was created in 2016 to identify professors who “discriminate against conservative students and advance leftist propaganda in the classroom.”
3 UMD grants among $7.5B in Department of Energy cuts nationwide
The grants totaled more than $5.8 million, a fact sheet made by Democrat members of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee stated.
Maryland officials concerned about layoffs after federal government shutdown
Gov. Wes Moore said in a press conference Wednesday morning that the shutdown was avoidable and will directly hurt Maryland residents.
Here’s how UMD community members could be affected by the government shutdown
As part of the shutdown, about 750,000 employees are at risk of being furloughed a day, halting an estimated $400 million in compensation each work day.
Experts warn education cuts, student loan changes could make it harder to attend college
The One Big Beautiful Bill, a new federal law, introduced caps on student loan borrowing that will begin next July.
Follow the timeline of Kilmar Armando Ábrego García’s wrongful deportation
The Diamondback compiled our coverage from recent months to document the timeline of events related to Ábrego García.
USM chancellor warns budget cuts endanger Maryland universities, could cause layoffs
Jay Perman said federal reduction in financial aid, federal grants and international student funding has worsened the impact of state cuts.