UMD president Darryll Pines responds to Trump’s executive orders in biannual address
Pines warned the audience of the threats the Trump administration poses to research funding, the federal workforce and higher education institutions.
UMD leaders, students hope to continue DEI efforts despite Trump administration threats
The Trump administration threatened to revoke federal funding for schools and universities if they do not eliminate diversity initiatives within two weeks.
Maryland legislators debate bill to protect personal records from ICE officials
The Maryland Data Privacy Act would prevent federal agents from accessing private information from state agencies without a state or federal court warrant.
UMD students lose internship, job opportunities after federal hiring freeze
The hiring freeze, signed on Jan. 20 by U.S. President Donald Trump, immediately paused nearly all hiring for vacant positions and adding new positions to the federal civil service.
UMD experts say vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. poses significant public health risk
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary last Thursday.
Maryland Democrats push bills, legal action to combat Trump’s executive orders
In his first three weeks in office, Trump has signed more than 50 executive orders, including directives to downsize the government and expand immigration enforcement.
La UMD comparte una guía para las interacciones con agentes federales de inmigración
La guía viene después de que el Presidente de los Estados Unidos Donald Trump emitiera 10 órdenes ejecutivas con respecto a la inmigración durante su primera semana en el mandato.
UMD SGA passes act demanding protections for undocumented, international students
The act demands this university implement measures such as creating clear protocols for responding to ICE-related incidents and refusing voluntary disclosure of student records.
UMD faculty, researchers criticize planned NIH research funding cuts
The research funding cuts came more than a week after Trump issued an executive order to pause federal spending on grants and loans.
Here’s how PGCPS officials are preparing for ICE officers in schools
PGCPS officials aim to educate community members about their immigration rights and reaffirm their commitment to making schools safe for students.