Education

Trump’s intent to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education could have widespread effects at the University of Maryland and in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Education leaders have been forced to grapple with cuts to funding and changes to federal student aid programs.

1. UMD higher education experts brace for impacts of incoming Trump administration
2. Trump’s proposed federal funding freeze sends college students, parents in panic
3. UMD community members say proposed USM budget cuts could harm students
4. Trump’s plans to weaken education department could hurt higher education, experts warn
5. Experts weigh in on how dismantling the education department could impact UMD
6. UMD education students remain passionate amid U.S. education department changes
7. Officials say dismantling education department puts PGCPS programs at risk
8. Here’s a look at Trump’s recent executive orders targeting education
9. UMD, national finance experts weigh in on resumed collection of defaulted student loans
10. USM chancellor warns budget cuts endanger Maryland universities, could cause layoffs
11. Experts warn education cuts, student loan changes could make it harder to attend college
12. UMD president Darryll Pines discusses federal pressure in State of the Campus address
13. Trump administration moves forward with dismantling US education department
14. US education department to limit loan access for students obtaining non-professional degrees
15. USM chancellor says budget cuts putting heavy pressure on Maryland universities
16. USM receives small funding increase from Maryland’s 2027 budget proposal