Bill would require Maryland colleges to outline course-related fees

A suggestion from the University of Maryland Student Government has led to a bill in the Maryland General Assembly, which would require Maryland universities and colleges to clearly outline free and lower-cost course materials, along with textbook and other fees associated with a course in the catalog.

Regents Hear Progress ‘Well Under Way’ in UMCP-UMB Merger Study

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland has until Dec. 15, 2011, to develop a final plan to approve or reject the merger of the University of Maryland, College Park and University of…