Hogan, Franchot Continue Expressing Frustration Over State Agencies’ Contracts Process

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democrat, on Wednesday again railed in frustration against the procurement processes of state agencies requesting contract approval from the Board of Public Works.

University Construction Projects Draw Governor’s Ire After Officials Ask for Additional Funding

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan — along with the rest of the Board of Public Works — did not hide his irritation with Maryland universities’ request for nearly $35 million in construction funding above original estimates, after officials were unable…

Van Hollen, lawmakers persuade Obama to drop plan to tax 529 college savings accounts

Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D–Kensington, joined forces with lawmakers from both parties in persuading the Obama administration to abandon its plan to tax 529 college savings accounts.

Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler Issues University Sexual Misconduct Report

Maryland’s top lawyer presents a plan of action saying it’s time to step up awareness about the problem of sexual assault on college campuses around the state of Maryland.

Joint Legislative Agenda Focuses On Business Development

The Maryland General Assembly’s agenda this session includes a legislative package that focuses on economic and business development.

Maryland Colleges Join National Movement to Snuff Out Student Smoking

About one-third of Maryland colleges and universities have decided to clear the air and ban smoking on campus.

Maryland’s Higher Education Institutions are Pioneering New Course Designs, Chancellor Tells Senate

The chancellor of Maryland’s University System told a Senate committee that institutions of higher education can reduce costs and become more effective by using massive online courses and blended-learning classes.

Regents Approve UMCP, UMB Collaboration

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents approved the “University of Maryland: MPowering the State,” a detailed agenda of collaboration between the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore campuses.

UMCP-UMB Merger Forums End With Mixed Reviews

The Universities of Maryland in College Park and Baltimore would continue to lose opportunities if the institutions remain separated, the former president of the College Park campus, C. Dan Mote, said.

University Merger Talk Gets Largely Positive Campus Response

The idea of merging two University of Maryland institutions — College Park and Baltimore — received a largely positive response Wednesday at a campus forum hosted by UMCP President Wallace D. Loh and Provost Ann Wylie.