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Phones ruled their lives. A new Loyola class helped them break free.
Loyola University Maryland launched a digital detox class to help students curb smartphone addiction, reduce screen time and rebuild focus.
Crackdown on international students continues with threats on F-1 visas
New F-1 visa rules and funding cuts force international students at Maryland universities, to leave, disrupting research and enrollment.
Johns Hopkins University to offer free tuition for most families
Johns Hopkins University announced plans to offer tuition-free plans for families earning less than $200,000.
Introducing The Daily Record’s 2025 Higher Education Power List
Those who make up our 2025 Higher Education Power List are helping guide their institutions in the ever-changing field of education.
Black enrollment waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP finds
Black enrollment at elite colleges has fallen sharply since the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, raising concerns about diversity.
Notre Dame of Maryland University leader stepping down
Notre Dame of Maryland University President Marylou Yam announced plans to retire in June 2026, school officials announced.
McDaniel College receives largest gift in school history, launches fundraising campaign
McDaniel College received a record $15M gift from alumnus Jonas Eshelman and launched a $50M campaign to boost academics and campus development.
Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education
Columbia University will pay $220M and adopt major reforms to end a federal antisemitism probe, marking a key win for Trump’s higher ed agenda.
HBCU leaders remain cautious amongst cuts
Trump affirms support for HBCUs even as his administration cuts DEI programs and research grants, putting Black colleges in a tense position.
MICA becomes latest school to have new program denied following claim of duplication
The Maryland Higher Education Commission denied MICA’s plans for an interior design program, citing program duplication and lack of a full quorum.
Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard
A federal judge extended an order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students.
UMGC to pull in outside tech team after audit found waste, lack of oversight
UMGC plans to reintegrate staff from its spinoff AccelerEd after an audit revealed lack of oversight and millions in wasted taxpayer funds.
