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Md.’s historically black colleges take aim at the future

February 26, 2017 Comments Off on Md.’s historically black colleges take aim at the future

2.24.17 BALTIMORE, MD-Renée Bowen, doctoral student in community college leadership program, from Trinidad and Tobago, on the Morgan State Campus. (The Daily Record/ Maximilian Franz)

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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Study: Md., U.S. higher ed endowments lost value last year

January 31, 2017 Comments Off on Study: Md., U.S. higher ed endowments lost value last year

In this Aug. 30, 2012, file photo, a tour group walks through the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. A study of 800 colleges found that the average endowment return was a 2 percent loss, the worst performance since the economic recession in 2009. The largest endowments were among those hit hardest, including Harvard’s, which posted a 5 percent loss but remained the biggest at $34 billion. Yale’s remained No. 2 with $25 billion. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

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

December 20, 2015 Comments Off on Training, new buildings, testing among top education issues for General Assembly

(Photo illustration by Maximilian Franz/The Daily Record)

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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University System of Maryland board votes to rename Byrd stadium

December 11, 2015 Comments Off on University System of Maryland board votes to rename Byrd stadium

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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No upfront tuition? Probably a pipe dream

February 4, 2015 Comments Off on No upfront tuition? Probably a pipe dream

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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Incoming USM chancellor to ‘fight hard’ for low tuition

January 25, 2015 Comments Off on Incoming USM chancellor to ‘fight hard’ for low tuition

Incoming University System of Maryland Chancellor Robert L. Caret has been on a listening tour in the state. He starts his new job in July. (The Daily Record/Maximilian Franz)

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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A snitching smartphone?

January 16, 2015 Comments Off on A snitching smartphone?

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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Maryland’s college towns lackluster, report says

December 17, 2014 Comments Off on Maryland’s college towns lackluster, report says

University of Maryland College Park Campus. MF-D 8/31/06.

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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Program hopes to spur economic projects near universities, nonprofits

December 15, 2014 Comments Off on Program hopes to spur economic projects near universities, nonprofits

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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Should old professors ‘retire already’?

November 17, 2014 Comments Off on Should old professors ‘retire already’?

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

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