Maryland General Assembly bill could ban sports betting on college campuses
The bill would establish a digital boundary around Maryland campuses that restricts access to gambling platforms such as FanDuel.
Dozens testify for Maryland General Assembly resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The resolution would express the legislature’s support for a ceasefire to the state’s congressional delegation.
Maryland bill would guarantee admission to state universities for top students
The bill comes after a June 2023 Supreme Court decision that barred colleges and universities from considering a student’s race in their admissions processes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.