UMD aims to support laid-off federal workers with resource hub, AI certificate program
Thousands of federal employees were fired after President Donald Trump’s administration slashed funding for federal departments and eliminated positions.
PGCPS faces uncertainty with 2026 proposed budget
The school system proposed a budget of $2.9 billion to the Prince George’s County Council education and workforce development committee on Monday.
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.
Trump’s plans to weaken education department could hurt higher education, experts warn
The education department primarily supports public education through financial aid programs, research funding and student loans.
Trump’s proposed federal funding freeze sends college students, parents in panic
A federal judge temporarily blocked the order on Tuesday, which would not have affected federal funding for student loans and Pell Grants.
UMD receives approval for $21 million in funding from CARES Act to cover pandemic losses
Half of the funding will be directed toward students considered eligible by the federal government.
Academics deserve financial and institutional security. Here’s what they need.
The academic job market can be saved — but faculty need funding and power.
“Every count means money”: UMD to host virtual census event to encourage student participation
The hour-long event will be hosted on Instagram Live on April 1 at 5 p.m.