4 members of Prince George’s County union presumed dead after American Airlines crash
The four victims were part of the United Association of Steamfitters Local 602. The chapter represents workers in the Washington, D.C., area.
Trump targets ‘Hamas sympathizers’ on college campuses in executive order
The order directs federal resources to “prosecute, remove or otherwise hold to account the perpetrators” of antisemitism on college campuses.
Trump’s proposed federal funding freeze sends college students, parents in panic
A federal judge temporarily blocked the order on Tuesday, which would not have affected federal funding for student loans and Pell Grants.
UMD higher education experts brace for impacts of incoming Trump administration
Higher education experts at this university expressed concern for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses and potential cuts to federal funding for research and student aid.
Donald Trump nominates UMD finance professor as deputy treasury secretary
Michael Faulkender serves as the dean’s finance professor in this university’s business school.
UMD community members reflect on Supreme Court arguments about gender-affirming care case
In the case, petitioners allege that a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
White House advisor discusses climate change, cancer research at UMD talk
Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House’s science and technology policy office, joined university president Darryll Pines for the forum.
UMD students react to Donald Trump’s 2024 US presidential election victory
Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris and will become the first United States president to serve non-consecutive terms in more than a century.
Donald Trump selects UMD alum Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
Wiles, who served as Trump’s campaign advisor throughout his 2024 presidential run, will be the first female White House chief of staff in U.S. history.
Here are the winners of Maryland’s 8 congressional races
The Associated Press called the state’s final race on Saturday as Democrat April McClain Delaney narrowly defeated Republican Neil Parrott.