Gov. Hogan just made it harder for K-12 schools in Maryland to start before Labor Day While the majority of Maryland residents are on board, some local and state officials are against the policy. Alex Carolan October 14, 2016
“Trump’s values are not Maryland’s values”: officials weigh in on Trump tape Maryland’s Senate candidates responded to Trump’s “locker room talk” about women. Rebecca Rainey October 13, 2016
180 baby Terrapins are crawling their way into the hearts of K-12 students Hatchlings are about one month old when they reach the classrooms, and they stay for a year. Rachel Kuipers October 10, 2016
“Hogan Strong” for a year and a half, Maryland’s governor is now cancer free The governor announced last week he was receiving his last chemotherapy treatment. Rebecca Rainey October 10, 2016
“I deserve and earn what they pay me”: USM Chancellor Caret discusses his time in office Caret sat down with The Washington Post this week to reflect on his tenure. Lexie Schapitl October 6, 2016
New Maryland laws on police accountability and drunk driving took effect this weekend The laws were passed during the Maryland General Assembly’s 2016 legislative session. Angela Jacob October 2, 2016
Strategic partnership between UMD, University of Maryland, Baltimore takes effect today The partnership aims to bring more funding to the campuses and provide expanded opportunities in graduate education. Jessie Campisi October 1, 2016
The USM’s new 29-member diversity council will prioritize inclusion on college campuses The council stems from a workgroup formed in 2015 following strong campus reactions to national issues, such as Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore. Lexie Schapitl September 26, 2016
Trump on Clinton’s “basket of deplorables” comment: “She looks down on the citizens” Trump defended his supporters against Clinton’s remarks while campaigning in Baltimore. Rebecca Rainey September 12, 2016
The USM Board of Regents has eliminated bonus pay for future chancellors The change comes after the board received backlash for awarding Chancellor Robert Caret a $75,000 bonus in June. Andrew Dunn September 9, 2016