Maryland could soon be the ninth state to offer universal free school meals Currently, eight states in the country provide free school meals for all students without taking their socioeconomic background into account. Mira Beinart February 25, 2024
Maryland General Assembly discusses bill to legalize medical aid in dying The End-of-Life Option Act comes amid national conversations about legalizing medical aid in dying. Sam Gauntt February 22, 2024
UMD graduate students, administrators testify on state collective bargaining bill The bill comes as part of a push over the past several years from graduate workers at this university to secure collective bargaining rights. Sam Gauntt February 16, 2024
UMD students share child welfare, education policy priorities at advocacy event Students met with state legislators to discuss policy initiatives centered on improving literacy, reducing chronic absenteeism and more. Freelance Reporter February 16, 2024
USM moves admissions decision day to May 15 due to FAFSA delays The change comes after the U.S. education department recently revamped FAFSA to simplify the application process for federal grants and loans. Marijke Friedman February 15, 2024
Maryland legislators aim to ban legacy admissions post-affirmative action The proposed bill would allow colleges and universities to ask prospective students about their relationships with alumni to collect data. Sam Gauntt February 8, 2024
Wes Moore discusses public safety, affordable housing in State of the State address In Wednesday's State of the State address, Moore said public safety is his administration’s top priority. Sam Gauntt February 8, 2024
Maryland lawmakers look to balance budget constraints with legislative agenda The Maryland General Assembly is nearly a month into its 2024 legislative session and lawmakers are continuing work on key issues from last year. Sam Gauntt February 1, 2024
Greenbelt will host new FBI headquarters Maryland leaders had been pushing federal officials to choose the Prince George’s County location for several years. Maximo Legaspi November 8, 2023
UMD graduate student group continues fight for collective bargaining rights The group, formerly known as Fearless Student Employees, is continuing a yearslong effort that would allow them to negotiate wages, hours and other conditions. Sam Gauntt September 7, 2023