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Higher education
Wes Moore is betting $1 billion on qubits. What the heck is a qubit?
Economic development is a bit like quantum physics in that it’s hard to make sense of most of the time.
Can Maryland’s dual grads give the workforce a boost?
Highly ambitious Maryland high-schoolers are graduating with associates degrees. Can they give the workforce a boost?
JD Vance steers clear of DEI, promises no more ‘open-ended’ wars at Naval Academy
The vice president addressed the Naval Academy’s graduates after being confronted by protesters in Annapolis.
Kermit the Frog tells UMD grads to hold each other tight and take leaps of faith
Kermit appeared behind a podium on a stage lit in green to mark his arrival at the University of Maryland, College Park, graduation.
Her final assignment before graduation? Beating Stage 3 cancer
Anne Arundel County teacher Kayla Case earned her second master’s degree after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Top vaccine expert tells next generation of Maryland doctors to fight for shots
Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit delivered a graduation address to the next generation of doctors coming from University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Federal judge blocks immigration authorities from revoking international students’ legal status
Some students left the U.S. rather than risk being deported to a third country.
JD Vance won’t say much at the Naval Academy graduation. You should listen anyway.
Vice presidential addresses receive far less attention than those given by presidents. The Biden effect makes it a mistake, however, to ignore what the VP has to say.
Maryland regents will allow furloughs, salary reductions at universities
Amid state and federal budget cuts, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents voted to allow universities to institute furloughs and temporary salary cuts.
Excessive force or not? Video shows how police ended a Johns Hopkins student encampment
Student groups at the Johns Hopkins University claim that school police used excessive force in dismantling a pro-Palestinian encampment last week.
The Naval Academy’s changing — but this messy tradition isn’t going anywhere
The Herndon Climb remains a rite of passage at the Annapolis military academy.
University of Maryland, Baltimore, will lay off employees, reduce salaries amid budget crisis
University of Maryland, Baltimore, President Bruce Jarrell warned of a “clear and present danger” in relation to layoffs.
Should Naval Academy leader push back on Trump’s book ban? 600 grads say yes.
In an open letter to Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, hundreds of Naval Academy grads cited the decision to remove 381 books from the library catalogue as the latest sign that she isn’t fulfilling her duty to protect a diversity of ideas.
Touring the Naval Academy just got tougher for foreign visitors
A foreign passport won’t get you onto the military academy’s campus anymore.
Maryland senator’s attempt to end Naval Academy book ban falls short
A heated debate roiled the board of the Academy, which has found itself at forefront of Trump-influenced change in higher education.
Student debt collections resume on May 5. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.
Who’s speaking at Maryland college graduations, from a Muppet to the vice president
Notable college graduation speakers also include a Paralympian and titans of industry.
Taraji P. Henson wants to boost mental health services at HBCUs. She came to Baltimore.
The Maryland high school graduate and Howard University alumna wants to help Black women navigate mental health services at HBCUs.
Vice President JD Vance to deliver Naval Academy graduation keynote address
Vice President JD Vance will deliver the keynote address at the U.S. Naval Academy’s graduation and commissioning ceremony on May 23.
Ex-Coppin State University Police officer pleads guilty to forcibly touching 16-year-old girl
Former Coppin State University Police Cpl. Jamar Brockington pleaded guilty on Wednesday in Baltimore Circuit Court to misconduct in office and fourth-degree sex offense.
