UMD to have first traffic signal in campus core The traffic signal was originally scheduled to be operational on or about June 6, but completion has now been delayed for multiple weeks. Keira Hardesty June 16, 2025
As College Park Liquors tries to reopen, local leaders oppose license transfer request The beer, wine and liquor license transfer would allow College Park Liquors to reopen in a new location at 7207 Baltimore Ave. near Trader Joe’s. Oliver Mack June 16, 2025
UMD tuition, mandatory fees to increase after USM budget passes This university sought the tuition increase after it learned of funding cuts during the budget preparation process. Katherine Schutzman June 13, 2025
PGCPS Superintendent Millard House II to step down County Executive-elect Aisha Braveboy announced Friday morning she selected Shawn Joseph as interim superintendent. Marijke Friedman June 13, 2025
Gustavo Flores-Macías selected as next public policy school dean The University of Maryland has named Gustavo Flores-Macías as the next public policy school dean, effective Sept. 1. Flores-Macías is a… Natalie Weger June 12, 2025
US-China trade deal to let Chinese students remain at US colleges, universities This deal comes two weeks after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the nation would begin to “aggressively revoke” the visas of Chinese students. Sanya Wason June 12, 2025
University System of Maryland authorizes schools to furlough employees, reduce salaries Any furloughs and temporary salary reductions would still be subject to review by the university system’s chancellor. Amelia Twyman June 9, 2025
UMD joins 17 universities to back Harvard on federal funding lawsuit The institutions requested to file an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit on more than $2 billion in frozen federal grant money. Sanya Wason June 9, 2025
Mistakenly deported Maryland man returned to U.S. to face human smuggling charges Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. comes more than two months after his deportation to El Salvador sparked national controversy. Sam Gauntt June 6, 2025
Shayla Adams-Stafford leads in Prince George’s County Council District 5 special election The Democratic candidate earned about 92 percent of the vote as of Tuesday night, according to the Maryland state elections board. Mayah Nachman June 4, 2025