Cory Roscoe knew he wanted to go to a historically black college. The Baltimore native wanted a smaller classroom experience so he could get to know his professors and classmates. “The HBCU, it feel like family,” Roscoe said. “It feel ...

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BOSTON — The value of endowments held by 14 higher educations in Maryland, as well as hundreds of U.S. colleges, decreased last year, continuing a downward slide that threatens to put a pinch on budgets, according to a new study. ...

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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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COLLEGE PARK — A Maryland university system board has voted to rename the stadium at the system’s flagship campus after a campaign focused on its namesake’s work to maintain racial segregation. The University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents voted ...

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Under the “Pay It Forward” plan, Maryland students would be able to attend college without paying any tuition upfront. But don’t get excited — the proposal is far, far away from a done deal.

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When Robert L. Caret assumes his new role as chancellor of the University System of Maryland in July, he won’t be starting from square one.

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It’s a lazy student’s nightmare and a concerned parent’s dream: technology that snitches when you skip class. And now, it’s a reality.

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When it comes to good college towns, Maryland has some work to do. College Park ranked No. 110 on WalletHub’s new list, and Baltimore came in even lower.

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A new state program that aims to stimulate economic activity in areas that surround higher education institutions or certain nonprofits is now up and running.

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Laurie Fendrich explains why she favors a mandatory, or at least suggested retirement age for professors.

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