USM chancellor says budget cuts putting heavy pressure on Maryland universities The public university system’s budget has been cut by $222 million in the last three years and leave many jobs vulnerable. Pera Onal December 10, 2025
Here’s how UMD community members can be impacted by the university’s new budget plan Tuition for undergraduate and graduate students is set to increase. This university will no longer offer merit increases for non-bargaining employees next year. Sam Gauntt June 16, 2025
Maryland Democrats unite against Trump’s proposed federal budget cuts Since taking office, Trump has threatened to reduce federal funding for Medicaid and significantly reduce the federal workforce. Oliver Mack May 9, 2025
Maryland legislature finalizes budget plan that reduces USM funding by $155 million The Maryland Senate and House of Delegates approved the plan during the last day of its legislative session on Monday. Oliver Mack April 8, 2025
USM faces additional $44 million in proposed budget cuts Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s original budget proposed cutting university system funding by $111 million. Oliver Mack April 2, 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 SGA to hold referendum on proposed health center fee this spring The nonbinding question will appear on the upcoming Student Government Association election ballot in April. Lauren Frank February 28, 2025
During a budget crisis, it’s time to rethink funding for athletics Athletics salaries don’t reflect the financial circumstances this university is currently in. Jake Foley-Keene October 4, 2020
UMD to face $292 million budget cut this fiscal year Employees making more than $150,000 will see their salaries reduced. Chloe Goldberg September 11, 2020