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. Amelia Twyman June 9, 2025
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. Stella Canino April 17, 2025
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. Mayah Nachman March 11, 2025
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. Oliver Mack February 5, 2025
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. Lillian Glaros December 2, 2024
UMD shuttle bus fee increased by about 16% this year The shuttle bus fee supports Shuttle-UM, NITE Ride and transportation facilities maintenance. Nicole Pilsbury November 19, 2024
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. Pera Onal September 23, 2024
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. Freelance Reporter April 28, 2024
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. Nick Elliott April 20, 2023
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. Nick Elliott April 2, 2023