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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan poses for a photo in his Annapolis office with jerseys of local sports teams hanging behind him on May 14, 2026. (Maxine Wallace/The Washington Post)
May 19, 2026

‘Somewhat jaded’ Larry Hogan promises no more campaigns, pivots to teaching

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is vowing to never run for office again and instead focus on teaching leadership skills to Washington College undergraduates.

The new $132 million, 105,000-square-foot chemistry building at the University of Maryland includes 34 advanced research labs, two shared research facilities with cutting-edge (Photo courtesy of the University of Maryland)
May 13, 2026

Trans woman excluded from fencing tournament at UMD, files complaint

A woman filed a civil rights complaint after being excluded from a fencing competition at the University of Maryland, College Park because she is transgender.

McDaniel College is a private, liberal arts institution in Westminster. (File photo)
May 5, 2026

McDaniel to offer new STEM majors in fall 2027

McDaniel College announced it will offer new undergraduate majors in astrophysics, astronomy and engineering mechanics in fall 2027.

Howard University’s commencement ceremony in May 2025. (Shedrick Pelt/For The Washington Post)
Apr 30, 2026

HBCUs in MD join group teaming up to pursue top research status

Two historically Black colleges and universities in Maryland are among 15 that have united to pursue the nation’s highest research status in partnership with leading research universities.

Jon Weinstein (standing at the front) teaches at Loyola’s Sellinger School of Business and Management and is an the inaugural occupant of the Simon Professorship in Entrepreneurship. (Courtesy of Loyola University Maryland)
Apr 23, 2026

Higher education leaders discuss AI, Blueprint for Maryland’s Future at panel

Maryland higher education leaders discussed AI integration, workforce development and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future in a Daily Record webinar.

With new limits on loans parents can take out for a child’s college education set to take effect later this year, some colleges are looking at ways to either reduce costs or help cover the extra costs parents may face. (Depositphotos)
Apr 23, 2026

Colleges cut spending, raise funds as new loan limits for parents loom

Colleges are cutting budgets and raising funds to offset new $20,000 annual Parent Plus loan limits impacting families' pay for higher education.

Carroll Community College is the latest institution to participate in a statewide cyber and artificial intelligence program aimed at increasing the labor pool in those fields. (Photo courtesy Carroll Community College)
Apr 22, 2026

Carroll Community College launches cyber, AI clinic under MD grant

Carroll Community College is the latest Maryland institution to participate in a new statewide cyber and artificial intelligence initiative.

Towson University's fall semester begins Aug. 28, and the university has enrolled an inaugural class of doctoral students for its Ph.D. in business analytics, a program at the center of a controversial state commission vote. (The Daily Record/ Maximilian Franz)
Apr 21, 2026

Towson U campus shooting liability case tossed by MD Supreme Court

The Maryland Supreme Court dropped a case over Towson University’s liability for an on-campus shooting.

University of Baltimore alumnus Bob Parsons and his wife, Renee. (University of Baltimore)
Apr 21, 2026

UB gets $4.8M grant to support students, veterans

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has given $4.8 million to the University of Baltimore to support its veteran-focused and academic programs.

Books by some of the authors listed in the Classic Learning Test’s author bank. Two-thirds of the passages on the standardized test are drawn from that list. (Todd Wallack/The Washington Post)
Apr 21, 2026

States adopt ‘Classic Learning’ college exam from MD company despite concerns

The Classic Learning Test, an alternative college entrance exam, has gained support from conservatives and some states despite questions about its reliability and security.

CCBC Turner Station 1
Apr 20, 2026

CCBC Dundalk gallery reception celebrates Turner Station’s legacy

Community College of Baltimore County celebrated the legacy of Turner Station with a reception on Feb. 19.

Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business and Management is holding a five-day residential summer program for high school students in business fundamentals. It’s one of several programs offered by area higher education institutions that are designed to help students transition to college. (Courtesy of Loyola University Maryland)
Apr 20, 2026

MD colleges start programs to give high schoolers jump on campus life

These initiatives from Maryland institutions are introducing students to college life early in an effort designed to not only give them a head start but also to encourage them to stay.