Immigration advocacy group CASA de Maryland sues Trump administration over DACA
The announcement coincides with the last day those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals can reapply.
Betsy DeVos rescinds Obama-era guidelines for investigating campus sexual assault
Under the new guidelines, colleges can use a higher standard of evidence in evaluating sexual assault cases.
Maryland Gov. Hogan rejects latest health care bill to replace Obamacare
If the bill passed, Maryland could lose $13 billion from federal funding over the next ten years, according to a report.
US Rep. Anthony Brown pushes to remove Robert E. Lee statue in Antietam
The Robert E. Lee Statue Removal Act would require a plan for the statue’s removal within 90 days of the legislation’s enactment.
U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown introduces bill to provide 2 free years of community college
If passed, the act would provide two years of community college for free and an affordable pathway for low-income students to a four-year college degree.
UMD students and faculty are coming together to help Hurricane Harvey victims
A manager from the Do Good Institute and CIVICUS students have organized fundraisers and a supply drive.
Betsy DeVos announces she plans to make changes to Title IX
The education secretary said Thursday she intends to revoke the Obama administration’s guidelines for Title IX.
Martin O’Malley “just might” run for president in 2020
The former Maryland governor is currently a lecturer at the University of Maryland.
UMD students and administrators condemn Trump’s choice to end DACA
Ten thousand DACA recipients work or go to school in Maryland, and as of fall 2016, 113 students attended this university under DACA.
Charlottesville violence spurs UMD student groups to push for diversity initiatives
Student Government Association President A.J. Pruitt said he wants to propose initiatives including cultural competency training for all student group leaders.