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UMD leaders, students hope to continue DEI efforts despite Trump administration threats

The Trump administration threatened to revoke federal funding for schools and universities if they do not eliminate diversity initiatives within two weeks.

Pera Onal
February 27, 2025

UMD faculty members urge state legislators to pass collective bargaining bill

The bill would allow faculty to negotiate working and research conditions, such as workloads, wages and representation in dispute resolutions.

Nicole Pilsbury
February 20, 2025

UMD experts say vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. poses significant public health risk

Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary last Thursday.

Mayah Nachman
February 18, 2025

Maryland Democrats push bills, legal action to combat Trump’s executive orders

In his first three weeks in office, Trump has signed more than 50 executive orders, including directives to downsize the government and expand immigration enforcement.

Oliver Mack
February 17, 2025

UMD faculty, researchers criticize planned NIH research funding cuts

The research funding cuts came more than a week after Trump issued an executive order to pause federal spending on grants and loans.

Amelia Twyman
February 14, 2025

Here’s how PGCPS officials are preparing for ICE officers in schools

PGCPS officials aim to educate community members about their immigration rights and reaffirm their commitment to making schools safe for students.

Mayah Nachman
February 10, 2025

NCAA bans transgender athletes from women’s sports after Trump executive order

The decision, effective immediately, came one day after United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday.

Oliver Mack
February 6, 2025

Trump signs order aiming to ban trans women, girls from women’s sports

The order requires all executive departments and agencies to review grants for educational programs and revoke funding if they fail to comply.

Oliver Mack
February 5, 2025

UMD shares guidance for interactions with federal immigration enforcement officers

The guidance comes after United States President Donald Trump signed 10 executive orders about immigration during his first week in office.

Sanya Wason
February 3, 2025

Prince George’s County youth figure skater killed in American Airlines crash

Olivia Ter was returning from the United States Figure Skating National Development Camp in Wichita, Kansas. She was 12 years old.

Sanya Wason
January 31, 2025