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 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.
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.
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.
This Maryland college offers free tuition for low-income families
Starting fall 2025, St. John’s College will offer free tuition to students from families earning $75K or less, aiming to boost affordability and access.
MD colleges defend DEI efforts amid Trump administration crackdown
With the Trump administration ramping up scrutiny of DEI efforts, Maryland colleges and universities are standing their ground.
MD colleges move quickly to expand AI curriculums
As colleges and universities formulate, and reformulate, their policies related to the use of AI, the technology and its applications are evolving quickly.
New dean brings decades of experience to Morgan State’s business school
In March, Morgan State University announced the appointment of Dr. Royce Burnett as the dean of the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management.
St. John’s College addressing student mental health with Endeavor Foundation grant
St. John’s College in Annapolis is one of 13 colleges to receive $3.275 million in funding to address college students' mental health and well-being.
UMES could soon add a veterinary school — a first for Maryland and public HBCUs
For the first time in its history, the state of Maryland might soon have a full-service school of veterinary medicine within its borders.
‘We’ve got you’: iMentor works to help Baltimore students succeed in college
The struggle for Baltimore high school students to graduate is a battle. However, students in three public high schools were recently given resources to assist in their development through a program called iMentor.
University of Baltimore aims to develop students’ passion for public service
University of Baltimore students have been placed in a variety of agencies and positions as part of a multifaceted effort to train more students for public service jobs.

















