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Secretary of Higher Education Sanjay Rai, left, chats with Del. Jared Solomon (D-Montgomery) inside the State House on April 7. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)
Mar 27, 2026

MD higher education secretary leaving after three years in job

Maryland Higher Education Secretary Sanjay Rai is stepping down Friday, his last day leading the agency that oversees statewide policies on public and private colleges and universities.

General view of a March Madness basket ball falling through the net during NCAA Tournament First Four Practice at UD Arena. (Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo)
Jan 15, 2026

MD college athlete included in indictment for rigging basketball games

Federal prosecutors charged 26 people — including a Coppin State University player — with rigging bets on basketball games.

This photo provided by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts on Feb. 26, 2025. (ICE via AP)
Oct 17, 2025

Former Baltimore principal detained by ICE falsely claimed citizenship, indictment says

The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district has been indicted after authorities said he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen.

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Oct 17, 2025

Coppin State rewrites narrative on male enrollment and retention

I believe the continuing decline of male enrollment in higher education is one of the greatest crises of this century. Their declining absence from higher education has significant political, innovative, […]

This photo provided by WOI Local 5 News in September 2025 shows Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. (WOI Local 5 News via AP)
Sep 30, 2025

Former Baltimore principal resigns as Iowa school leader, challenges deportation order

The Des Moines public schools chief who's been detained by immigration authorities resigned while he challenges his looming deportation.

This photo provided by WOI Local 5 News in September 2025 shows Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. (WOI Local 5 News via AP)
Sep 29, 2025

Iowa revokes license of Des Moines schools leader, a former Baltimore principal, after immigration arrest

A state agency revoked the professional license of the leader of Iowa’s largest school district, a former Baltimore educator.

Morgan State University generated $1.5B for Maryland in 2024, a report found. (File photo)
Jul 21, 2025

Morgan State leads growth of HBCU economic impact in MD

Morgan State University generated $1.5B for Maryland in 2024, supporting 8,200 jobs and showing the growing economic impact of HBCUs.

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Apr 30, 2025

CareFirst gives $6.225M to Coppin State for health care initiatives

CareFirst donated $6.2M to Coppin State University to boost health care access, train professionals and support underserved communities in Maryland.

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Aug 23, 2023

Coppin to offer in-state tuition rate to most new out-of-state students

New full-time undergraduate students admitted to Coppin State University from more than 30 states and U.S. territories will be eligible for in-state tuition.

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Mar 3, 2023

Business Album: Coppin State unveils Eagle Achievement Center with $2M grant

Coppin State University unveiled the Eagle Achievement Center (EAC), a centralized resource hub for students.

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Feb 16, 2023

Coppin State unveils Eagle Achievement Center with $2M grant

Coppin State University unveiled the Eagle Achievement Center, a centralized resource hub that will support the academic, personal, and professional success of students.

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Jan 30, 2023

Coppin awarded $4M to broaden high-speed internet access

Coppin State University is among 12 minority-serving colleges and universities that will receive $33.5 million in federal money to expand broadband internet access to underserved communities.