Higher education
In Annapolis, reading Maya Angelou was a small act of rebellion
Eight hours and 15 minutes. That’s how long it takes to read Maya Angelou's “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” out loud. That’s how long a small act of rebellion takes.
‘Several dozen’ Johns Hopkins student visas revoked
Days earlier, the number at Johns Hopkins University was closer to 12.
Maryland colleges back lawsuit to halt Trump visa cancellations
The University System of Maryland, where at least four students abruptly lost visas, was among those who joined the legal battle.
What Maryland lawmakers changed about child care, schools and colleges
Most eyes were locked on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future this legislative session. Here’s how the state’s other education bills faired.
Hopkins trailblazer scrambles to protect cancer research as Trump cuts hit home
The world-class pancreatic cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins University had so-called indirect funds slashed by the federal government.
U.S. revokes visas of some international students at UMD, UMBC
The campuses joined the Johns Hopkins University and colleges across the country in publicly acknowledging a wave of visa cancellations affecting their students.
Johns Hopkins says U.S. revoked visas for about a dozen students
The university confirmed to The Baltimore Banner on Tuesday morning that "approximately a dozen" international students have had their visas revoked.
The Naval Academy banned books. Across the street, they treasure them.
The Annapolis Cup croquet match between the Naval Academy and St. John's College has always been a contrast in style. But never like Saturday.
The goats are baa-ack at Towson University
The small herd decimates invasive vines that choke a campus forest.
Naval Academy’s full list of nearly 400 books on race, gender pulled from library
The U.S. Naval Academy released the list of nearly 400 purged pieces of literature exploring themes of white supremacy, race and racism in America, gender identity and sexuality and diversity from its library.
Poll: Marylanders prefer voting at countywide hubs to neighborhood precincts
A Washington Post-UMD poll found support for establishing countywide voting centers.
A Maryland campus anti-hate bill is all but dead. What killed it?
The backlash underscores the tension between curbing antisemitism and supporting free speech.
50 religious groups petition Maryland leaders to protect college students from ICE
The petition asks for an executive order and emergency legislation to protect students from federal immigration enforcement.
Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth’s office
Academy officials were told to review the library late last week.
Hundreds protest Project 2025 author outside law school: Kevin Roberts is ‘not who this city is’
Protesters gathered outside of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law on Monday night to protest the remarks of Kevin Roberts, co-author of Project 2025.
Johns Hopkins tells faculty not to ‘intervene’ in potential ICE detainments on campus
A memo sent by the Office of General Counsel at Johns Hopkins instructs faculty and staff not to intervene if federal law enforcement detains a community member on campus.
U.S. Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions
Despite a federal ruling in its favor, the academy will no longer consider race in admissions.
Hopkins lays off 1,000 workers in staffing company closure
Hopkins-owned Broadway Services notified state regulators this week that it would shut down by the end of June, triggering more than 1,000 layoffs at the staffing company.
Project 2025 author comes to University of Maryland Law School on Monday
Kevin Roberts rescheduled his talk at the University of Maryland law school after canceling a prior event due to illness.
Letter: Reject private-school vouchers; support public schools
Stephanie C. Chupein says Marylanders should reject school vouchers and support public schools that serve all children, not just the wealthiest.