Tag: higher education

UMD hasn’t established a compact against Trump despite University Senate vote

University president Darryll Pines said he has yet to receive any further communication on behalf of the university senate since senators voted in favor of the compact in April.

Pera Onal
November 17, 2025

Experts warn education cuts, student loan changes could make it harder to attend college

The One Big Beautiful Bill, a new federal law, introduced caps on student loan borrowing that will begin next July.

Oliver Mack
September 25, 2025

BREAKING: UMD renames Office of Diversity and Inclusion

The name change comes after dozens of higher education institutions renamed or eliminated their diversity, equity and inclusion offices since President Donald Trump began his second term in January.

Marijke Friedman
August 7, 2025

University Senate votes in favor of uniting with other Big Ten schools against Trump

The resolution comes as the Trump administration seeks to exert control over higher education, including cutting research funding and revoking student visas.

Amelia Twyman
April 25, 2025

Here’s a look at Trump’s recent executive orders targeting education

Trump signed orders Wednesday related to university accreditation and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Oliver Mack
April 25, 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

Doctoral students are being left behind. Pathway programs can help them.

Doctoral programs need pathway opportunities that help students go from graduate assistantships to careers post-degree without a delay.

Autumn Perkey
November 24, 2024

Angela Alsobrooks, Larry Hogan discuss higher education during Maryland US Senate race

Alsobrooks plans to support education initiatives proposed by the Biden administration, while Hogan hopes to continue work from his gubernatorial tenure.

Keira Hardesty
September 16, 2024

Subsidizing all student loans is a cheaper fix than Biden’s debt relief initiative

Unsubsidized loans are unfair because students can’t pay what they don’t have.

Medhanit Desta
March 29, 2023

Universities should use artificial intelligence to enhance education

Artificial Intelligence is a friend, not a foe. Universities should treat it as such.

Imaan Shikoh
February 1, 2023