Trump signs government funding bill, ends longest shutdown in US history
The 43-day shutdown left many Americans without food stamps and furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
UMD community members demand sanctuary campus status, non-compliance with ICE
More than 2,700 people have signed a petition calling on administrators to declare the university a sanctuary campus.
Prince George’s County community members rally along Route 1 for ‘No Kings’ protest
Nearly 1,500 Prince George’s County community members gathered along five miles of Route 1 to protest President Donald Trump and advocate for democracy.
Gov. Moore announces reelection bid amid presidential run speculation
Moore was elected for the position in 2022, making him Maryland’s first Black governor and the third Black governor to be elected in United States history.
Maryland officials oppose plans to keep FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The move reverses a plan the General Services Administration approved in 2023 for the bureau to be based in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Trump administration to begin ‘aggressively’ revoking Chinese students’ visas
The University System of Maryland is carefully monitoring the department’s decision and its impact on campuses.
Students demand UMD stand up against Trump administration at sit-in
Protest attendees called on this university to reaffirm its commitment to academic freedom and provide support to students impacted by new federal policies.
Prince George’s County Council members rally for wrongly deported Maryland man’s release
U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement officials detained Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on March 12 and later deported him to El Salvador.
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.
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.