UMD benefactor Robert Fischell receives White House recognition
Fischell is being awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation this year for his work developing medical devices.
Maryland denies Trump commission’s request for sensitive voter information
Maryland joins dozens of states in refusing to comply with the request.
Some Maryland HBCU presidents are concerned Trump’s executive order doesn’t set aside funds
There are four historically black colleges and universities in Maryland.
“We will fight it”: Maryland politicians lambaste Donald Trump’s immigration ban
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was one of many politicians to voice their concerns.
Donald Trump is considering a Maryland lawmaker to be NIH director
Rep. Andy Harris has openly supported President-elect Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump: A breakdown of their main platforms
Hint: They don’t agree on much.
UMD researchers will help create drones and surveillance tools after getting federal grant
The grant was awarded by a U.S. Defense Department agency.
Loh calls MSU sexual abuse scandal “horrific,” while UMD students question the system
The events at Michigan State have drawn parallels to the 2011 reports of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal at Penn State.
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin introduces law to protect journalists from revealing sources
An identical version of the bill passed the House in 2007, but did not pass the Senate.
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.