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‘Somewhat jaded’ Larry Hogan promises no more campaigns, pivots to teaching
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is vowing to never run for office again and instead focus on teaching leadership skills to Washington College undergraduates.
Some Md. private universities would take a hit under tax proposal
Some Maryland colleges would have to pay taxes on investment earnings under the tax legislation proposed by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. The colleges warn that the taxes could […]
State budget cuts target aid for Md. private college students
Grants to Maryland’s private colleges and universities will be cut by $2.1 million as part of $67.2 million in budget cuts announced by the state Thursday, forcing the schools to […]
New college presidents in Maryland get set for first semester
When a new president takes over a college, he or she can usually count on a soft opening. There are donors, faculty and staff to meet and facilities to run, […]
A day after its president resigns, Washington College chooses a successor
Washington College Friday named Kurt M. Landgraf its president, only a day after accepting the resignation of its previous leader. In making the announcement, the school’s board of visitors and […]
Bair resigns as Washington College president
Washington College President Sheila Bair resigned Thursday afternoon, effective June 30th. Bair was appointed as president in May 2015 and had previously served as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance […]
New faces, biz focus among Md. higher ed. leaders
Several new presidents have come to Maryland colleges and universities this year, a crop that includes both veteran educators and administrators who crossed over from the business world. Coppin State […]
Washington College to freeze tuition next year
CHESTERTOWN — Washington College will freeze tuition at its current rate next year. President Sheila Bair announced the freeze Monday as part of an effort to control the higher education […]
Student who prompted closure of Md. college found dead
CHESTERTOWN — A troubled student whose disappearance prompted the weeklong closure of the Washington College campus in Maryland was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday in Pennsylvania, […]
Md. college closes through holiday; missing student may be armed
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The disappearance of a troubled student who might be armed with a gun has prompted a Maryland college to close its doors and send more than […]
$3.5M fire at Md. college started in smoker’s receptacle
CHESTERTOWN — The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire that destroyed a building at an Eastern Shore college started in a plastic smoker’s receptacle outside the building. Saturday’s […]
Governor’s race a sleepy affair
Lack of excitement and known candidates are keeping most voters on the fence when it comes to picking a new governor.
