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The latest from Ellie Wolfe
As business programs struggle to find students, UMD offers a faster way to an MBA
The University of Maryland Smith School of Business will allow students to earn their degrees with three fewer courses.
ICE detains Hopkins public health researcher as agency expands airport arrests
A Johns Hopkins University public health researcher and former Fulbright scholar was detained this week by immigration agents while boarding a domestic flight as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
Gov. Moore announces fast-tracked admissions for unenrolled Howard University students
Students unenrolled from Howard University last week may now receive financial and application support from the University System of Maryland.
You can now major in artificial intelligence at these Maryland colleges
AI majors are “the trendy thing” right now, one Maryland computer science professor said.
The gamble behind Maryland’s most affordable university
Rather than raising tuition to bring in more revenue, Coppin State University slashed it, wagering that a more affordable college would draw more students.
Maryland colleges raised tuition again. See how much.
All but one of Maryland’s four-year colleges and universities raised tuition for the 2026-27 academic year.
Trump administration sues Maryland over college tuition for students living in the US illegally
The United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday over policies that offer undocumented students in-state tuition at public colleges.
Johns Hopkins president among America’s highest paid college leaders
Ron Daniels, the president of the Johns Hopkins University for 17 years, received a multiyear payout ahead of a drastic drop in federal research funding.
The Naval Academy enrolled women 50 years ago. It’s not celebrating.
The U.S. Naval Academy isn’t celebrating the 50th anniversary of women enrolling due to an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Bobs are back: Naval Academy mandates chin-length haircuts for new female students
The Induction Day chop returns eight years after the academy began introducing more inclusive hairstyles for women.
The Maryland college diversity program escaping Trump’s chopping block
UMBC’s Meyerhoff Scholars Program has for 40 years promoted the advancement of minorities in STEM fields.
Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees due to federal research cuts
The layoffs this week impact the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Carey School of Business and the university’s general administration.
‘Salty’ author talks sisterhood, yacht life and how to write funny characters
Annapolis-based author Kate Myers will discuss her second novel, "Salty," at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
As money gets tight, St. John’s College rolls 3 president jobs into 1
St. John’s College is consolidating its leadership structure amid enrollment challenges and a $5 million deficit.
Community rallies behind parents detained by ICE outside children’s school in Baltimore
Parents and community members rallied Friday evening after ICE detained parents outside a Baltimore public school this week.
University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke to retire next year
Kurt Schmoke, the former mayor of Baltimore, will step down from his leadership role at the University of Baltimore next year.
Who’s in the running for Baltimore County schools superintendent?
Baltimore County Public Schools on Friday afternoon announced the four finalists in the running to lead Maryland’s third-largest school system.
Money is tight and students are scarce. Can this Baltimore college beat the odds?
Notre Dame of Maryland University is about to lose its longtime president, who led the school through drastic change. Can they beat the odds through money and student enrollment issues?
Community College of Baltimore County president to retire after 2 decades
Sandra Kurtinitis, who has served as college president since 2005, announced Thursday afternoon that she will step down in 2027.
Johns Hopkins to boost research funding, but other cuts are coming
The Johns Hopkins University is increasing its in-house research awards by nearly $50 million and cutting administrative costs as it faces what it calls a “debilitating” lag in federal funding.
