The University System of Maryland Board of Regents will meet via conference call Friday to discuss the ongoing situation at the University of Maryland, College Park, following the death of football player Jordan McNair and a report from ESPN describing the ...

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Maryland’s public higher education system is concerned about the temporary ban of people from seven predominantly Muslim countries entering the United States, according to its chancellor. “The tradition of welcoming talented individuals from all countries to our academic communities helps our country maintain ...

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University System of Maryland Chancellor Robert L. Caret’s revised contract no longer contains a performance bonus provision following action from the USM Board of Regents Friday. Under the new compensation agreement, according to a statement from USM, the system will ...

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After nearly three decades at the helm, the president of the network of research laboratories known as the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science says he’s ready to step down. Donald Boesch will end his term Aug. 31, 2017, but ...

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The University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents approved a plan Friday to do away with bonuses for the system’s chancellor as well as to publicly announce compensation adjustments. In the coming months, the board will restructure the compensation package of Chancellor ...

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Members of the University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents gave preliminary approval Thursday morning to a plan to do away with bonuses for the system’s chancellor as well as to publicly announce compensation adjustments. Board Chair James T. Brady ...

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After a $75,000 bonus and $30,000 salary increase awarded to University System of Maryland Chancellor Robert L. Caret earlier this year drew criticism from lawmakers, the system’s Board of Regents will consider changing its policies. Board Chair James T. Brady ...

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The University System of Maryland is spearheading a new effort to help more Baltimore students attend college and enter the workforce. Baltimore Power, or B-Power, will see two USM institutions — Coppin State University and the University of Baltimore — ...

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After his first year in office, University System of Maryland Chancellor Robert L. Caret is getting a performance bonus of $75,000. Caret, who took office last July, draws a base salary of $600,000 per year but is eligible for annual ...

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A University System of Maryland Regents committee gave preliminary approval Thursday to a $5.3 billion operating budget for the coming fiscal year, as well as a new startup investment fund and a multi-use building near the University of Maryland, College ...

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