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Ellie Wolfe

Ellie

Ellie Wolfe reports on higher education at the Baltimore Banner. Raised in western Massachusetts and a proud graduate of Bates College, Ellie spent a year reporting on higher education at the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson before moving to Baltimore. At the Star, she covered the University of Arizona’s financial crisis, presidential search and pro-Palestinian encampments. When she isn’t reporting, she loves to read novels, binge reality television and spoil her rescue cat, Chimichanga.

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The settlement would not admit any wrongdoing from the Johns Hopkins University, a spokesperson said.
Johns Hopkins plans to settle in lawsuit over wealthy student admissions
The settlement would not admit any wrongdoing from the Baltimore university, a spokesperson said.
Karen Huger defends her actions regarding her DUI in a scene from “The Real Housewives of Potomac.”
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger found guilty in DUI case
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger could face up to two years in prison after being found guilty in her DUI case.
More than 27% of Johns Hopkins University undergraduate and graduate students are from outside the U.S.
Maryland colleges warn international students to return before Trump’s inauguration
The president-elect has said he would reinstate the 2017 travel ban barring people from some predominantly Muslim countries.
Peter Thomas, owner of Bar One, pleaded guilty in his federal tax case this summer.
Feds want 2-year prison sentence for Bar One’s Peter Thomas in tax case
Restauranteur and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Peter Thomas, who operated Bar One in Baltimore, should face “at least” two years in prison in tax case, federal prosecutors say.
In a now-private video on YouTube of Gilman School Founder’s Day Ceremony in 2016, Luigi Mangione referenced class experiences like the school production of “The Addams Family” or beating rival McDonough in football.
Luigi Mangione was Gilman School valedictorian
He went on to study engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.
A photo released by the Altoona Police Department shows Luigi Mangione in a holding cell after being taken into custody on Monday, overlaid on what is believed to be Mangione's public Instagram page.
Luigi Mangione’s social media profiles portray a privileged man interested in utilitarianism
Luigi Mangione’s name had barely been released when the internet turned its attention to his digital footprint, poring over his posts and profiles for insight into the man accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Police gather outside of a Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan where United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on December 04, 2024 in New York City. Brian Thompson was shot and killed before 7:00 AM this morning outside the Hilton Hotel, just before he was set to attend the company's annual investors' meeting.
Who is Luigi Mangione? Scion of Baltimore family charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Police apprehended the man after receiving a tip that he had been spotted at a McDonald’s near Altoona, Pennsylvania.
A federal judge upheld the Naval Academy’s consideration of race in admissions, which he said is “narrowly tailored” to meet its national security interests.
U.S. Naval Academy prevails in race-conscious admissions case
A federal judge upheld the Naval Academy’s consideration of race in admissions, which he said is “narrowly tailored” to meet its national security interests.
Students walk outside the Guerrieri Academic Commons at Salisbury University, where 15 students were charged in an off-campus attack.
Hate crime charges dropped against most Salisbury students in off-campus attack
Misdemeanor false imprisonment and second-degree assault charges remain for most of the defendants, and many trials are set for late January.
Library and campus of the University of Maryland located in College Park, MD.
University of Maryland may halt raises next year amid state budget deficit
The state’s billion-dollar deficit is expected to hit public colleges, said University of Maryland President Darryll Pines.
A corner of the library can be seen at Nottingham Middle School on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Rosedale, MD.
4 things to know about the new Anne Arundel County school ratings
Anne Arundel County is home to the No. 1-ranked middle school in the state.
A mobile security camera on Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus looms over an open green space known as “the Beach.”
‘Imposing’ cameras near former Johns Hopkins encampment alarms union
Despite assurances from campus officials, advocates fear the cameras and changes to protest policies will create a “chilling” effect on free speech.
“Real Housewives of Potomac” cast member Wendy Osefo recently announced that she has accepted a distinguished visiting professorship at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star returns to classroom at Connecticut university
“Real Housewives of Potomac" cast member Wendy Osefo recently announced that she had accepted a distinguished visiting professorship at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
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Gov. Moore voices ‘grave concerns’ about proposed 70-mile power line project
Gov. Wes Moore on Friday evening shared that he had “grave concerns” about the controversial Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission to rejected Towson’s proposal for a new doctoral program in sustainability after Morgan State University argued it would duplicate one of theirs.
Another Towson University program rejected as ‘duplication’ of one at Morgan State
For the second time in two years, Morgan State University asserted a Towson doctoral program would violate a 2021 discrimination settlement.

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