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. Katharine Wilson April 23, 2025
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. Oliver Mack February 28, 2025
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. Oliver Mack January 28, 2025
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. Rina Torchinsky May 12, 2020
Academics deserve financial and institutional security. Here’s what they need. The academic job market can be saved — but faculty need funding and power. Max Foley-Keene April 5, 2020
“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. Lillian Andemicael March 31, 2020