University System of Maryland authorizes schools to furlough employees, reduce salaries
Any furloughs and temporary salary reductions would still be subject to review by the university system’s chancellor.
Prince George’s County Police focus on recruitment, retention in proposed budget
The proposed $439.7 million budget increases funding for the department by 7.3 percent from the fiscal year 2025 budget.
PGCPS school board approves $2.9 billion budget amid funding cuts
The proposed budget increases funding for human resources and special education, but could include less money for some community services.
Trump signs order aiming to ban trans women, girls from women’s sports
The order requires all executive departments and agencies to review grants for educational programs and revoke funding if they fail to comply.
PGCPS community members praise $25 million grant to expand student mental health services
The school system will partner with 18 organizations that received funding to improve support for students.
UMD shuttle bus fee increased by about 16% this year
The shuttle bus fee supports Shuttle-UM, NITE Ride and transportation facilities maintenance.
College Park City Council considers funding elementary school tutoring program
The city’s education advisory committee recommended the council pay $40,000 to implement the Amplify Tutoring-led reading program.
Pitch Dingman Competion features business ventures from local students, alumni
Ten businesses, comprised of students and alumni from the university system, participated in the annual finalist competition.
Student, alumni businesses win funding at annual Pitch Dingman Competition
The annual competition, organized by the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, featured young ventures from the University System of Maryland schools.
UMD student starts company to help small farmers find funding
The company makes agricultural lending easier by enabling people working with small farmers and lenders to have access to data on soil fertility, yield estimates and more.