UMD tightens hiring guidelines amid Maryland budget deficit The measures come as Maryland faces a $2.7 billion deficit. Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal includes $111 million in budget cuts to the University System of Maryland. Lillian Glaros March 21, 2025
Maryland to raise some taxes, cut $2.3 billion in spending under new budget deal The budget framework adds at least $500 million in spending cuts to Moore’s initial budget proposal announced in January. Sam Gauntt March 20, 2025
UMD student charged after portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom Noah White, a Johnson-Whittle Hall resident, was charged with visual surveillance in a private area. Akshaj Gaur March 18, 2025
UMD SGA overturns president’s veto of act calling for recognition of Graduate Labor Union Unionization would allow graduate student workers to negotiate for a contract and on working conditions, including wages and hours. Anastasia Merkulova March 15, 2025
Jonathan White wins Prince George’s County Executive Republican primary White earned nearly 38 percent of the 3,613 votes cast in the March 4 special primary, according to the Maryland state elections board. Akshaj Gaur March 15, 2025
Trump opposes plan to build new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt In November 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration chose Greenbelt as the location for the new FBI headquarters. Lillian Glaros March 14, 2025
Prince George’s County to reduce funding for most departments in proposed budget During Thursday's presentation, Tara Jackson outlined the county’s proposed $5.4 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Mayah Nachman March 14, 2025
UMD faculty members petition for divestment from fossil fuel industry This university’s 17 for Peace and Justice chapter launched the faculty petition as part of a broader divestment campaign at a joint event on March 4. Oliver Mack March 14, 2025
UMD, College Park community members celebrate Iftar with prayer, food Iftar is the sunset meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan and is traditionally broken with dates or water. Lillian Glaros March 14, 2025
Maryland federal judge orders Trump administration to reinstate fired federal employees James Bredar wrote in his ruling that the Trump administration was unlawful in laying off probationary federal employees without giving proper notice. Sam Gauntt March 14, 2025