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Nov 21, 2025

Howard CC awarded $2.2M to build student success hub

Howard Community College will receive a $2.2 million grant to develop the Howard Hub for Student Success, school officials announced.

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May 17, 2017

Johns Hopkins to offer more need-based aid in 2017-18

As tuition rises, Johns Hopkins University will offer its largest aid package in the school’s history, increasing total student aid by 9 percent to $99 million. The increase comes as […]

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Dec 20, 2015

Training, new buildings, testing among top education issues for General Assembly

When the Maryland General Assembly convenes in Annapolis next month, universities and community colleges will support ongoing efforts to develop the economy and make the state more business-friendly – such as by helping expand the workforce through continuing education.

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Sep 24, 2014

The three-year bachelor’s degree?

Universities should embrace the three-year bachelor's degree, argues a Johns Hopkins University professor.

Jan 13, 2014

The Sugar Lifestyle 101

SeekingArrangement.com — another website that helps gold-digging Sugar Babies hook up with deep-pocketed Sugar Daddies — has released its annual “Top 20 Fastest Growing Sugar Baby Schools” list, and Towson University clocked in at No. 44, while the University of Maryland, College Park, placed No. 71.

Aug 22, 2013

Obama to propose new system for rating colleges

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Targeting the soaring cost of higher education, President Barack Obama on Thursday unveiled a broad new government rating system for colleges that would judge schools on their […]

Jan 24, 2013

College partnerships are one way financial giants are looking for growth

Banks have long courted students with free checking accounts and other enticements. Now, they’re partnering with colleges and universities to introduce an array of services linked to student life: on-campus ATMs, debit cards and electronic handling of financial aid.

Sep 28, 2012

Harris joins CSM as vice president and dean

Dr. Tracy A. Harris has joined the College of Southern Maryland as vice president and dean of the college's Leonardtown campus.