UMD community members urge university to increase protections for faculty researchers
Their efforts have been led over the past few months by the United Academics of Maryland-University of Maryland.
UMD community members discuss federal funding cuts, university response at union town hall
The event was organized by United Academics of Maryland-University of Maryland, this university’s American Association of University Professors chapter.
USM chancellor warns budget cuts endanger Maryland universities, could cause layoffs
Jay Perman said federal reduction in financial aid, federal grants and international student funding has worsened the impact of state cuts.
Federal funding cuts loom over about 25 UMD Earth science researchers’ future projects
The cuts come amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to shift away from clean energy sources and cut Environmental Protection Agency funding.
About $30 million worth of UMD grants have been canceled
The number of canceled grants, which was more than 60 as of Friday, can fluctuate as this university continues to work on grant reinstatement.
About $12 million worth of UMD research grants, contracts impacted by Trump cuts
The losses include funding from the National Institute of Health, Department of Education, the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense.