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The latest from Ellie Wolfe
University of Maryland will cut up to 150 jobs and freeze hiring
The University of Maryland, College Park will cut up to 150 jobs and impose a hiring freeze as reduced state support and uncertainty over federal research funding strain the budget.
Johns Hopkins’ funding squeeze isn’t over — and it’s threatening lifesaving research
Leaders and scientists warn that these drops threaten future medical breakthroughs, the state’s economic health, and the nation’s global leadership in scientific research.
Frostburg State University to offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students
It’s the latest effort to reverse 10 years of declining enrollment Frostburg State University in Western Maryland.
Towson University alum can’t sue over 2021 shooting, state Supreme Court rules
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that Catherine Torney, who was a Towson University student when she shot on campus, cannot sue the school.
Towson University dorm shooting was over $1,000 Celine hat, police say
Gage Flood, 19, of Manchester, has been charged with armed robbery and other offenses in relation to a dorm shooting at Towson University.
Towson University dorm shooting occurred during attempted robbery, police say
Baltimore County Police say a person shot themselves during a robbery attempt in a Towson University dorm Thursday night. No one else was hurt, and a suspect was arrested.
Arrest made after self-inflicted shooting in Towson University dorm
One person discharged a handgun and shot themselves in the lower body, Welsh said. They were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Asian enrollment at Johns Hopkins is skyrocketing. No one can say why.
After the Supreme Court banned race-based admissions, Asian representation at Johns Hopkins soared, while Black and Hispanic numbers fell.
Maryland lawmakers pass bill granting some college professors union rights
If Gov. Wes Moore signs the bill into law, these educators will be the first granted collective bargaining rights at Maryland’s four-year public colleges.
The Maryland college outlasting Hungary’s war on universities
McDaniel College’s satellite campus in Budapest is thriving, despite Hungarian President Viktor Orbán’s contentious higher education policies.
Half off at Hopkins: Carey Business School offers steep discounts to Maryland grads
Experts say the unusual move could signal that the business school is among many facing headwinds.
‘Godfather of the alt-right’ Jared Taylor to speak at Salisbury University
The event, organized by the Maryland Federation of College Republicans, has drawn criticism from the Maryland Republican Party and prompted university officials to charge the group $3,500 in security fees.
Maryland grad students could finally win union rights. They aren’t celebrating.
Legislation would give graduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park, and UMBC the right to unionize.
Tom McMillen’s Epstein ties prompt University of Maryland student vote
A University System of Maryland regent’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein prompted a student-led referendum at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Maryland’s higher education secretary to be replaced
Sanjay Rai, The secretary of the Maryland Higher Education Commission will “conclude his tenure” leading the state agency this week, the governor’s office announced Tuesday afternoon.
Flights resume at BWI after hourslong ground stop sparked by odor at air traffic control center
The biggest airports in the Baltimore and Washington area were on a ground delay after hours of halted flights Friday sparked by a “strong chemical smell” at the region’s air traffic control facility.
Johns Hopkins’ DC real estate portfolio just got even bigger
Johns Hopkins University bought a second building in D.C., continuing its expansion into the nation’s capital.
Salisbury University postpones talk by ‘godfather of the alt-right’ over security concerns
Jared Taylor, the so-called “godfather of the alt-right,” was slated to speak at Salisbury University on Monday.
No free checked bags? Assigned seats! Southwest Airlines has broken my heart.
Southwest is BWI’s largest carrier, accounting for roughly 74% of flights out of Baltimore — and the budget carrier’s recent changes are breaking some loyal customers’ hearts.
UMD officer accused of sexual misconduct with student loses police powers
An internal investigation by the University of Maryland Police Department found that Meadows met the College Park student on a social media website known as “FET: Kinky BDSM Dating.”
