Bowie State Corrects 2024 Data, Cites Affordability and Competition as Enrollment Challenges; $75M Philanthropic Gift Noted Bowie State University officials told the subcommittee a reported 2024 drop in applications was a data extraction error; the president cited affordability and late scholarship offers at wealthier institutions as drivers of declining first‑time full‑time enrollment, and highlighted a combined $75 million gift from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott.

Bowie State University tackles enrollment challenges head-on, revealing a significant $75 million gift aimed at boosting scholarships and endowment amid competition and affordability concerns.

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Morgan State presents FY27 budget, outlines medical‑school plan and retention efforts Morgan State officials told the Education and Economic Development Subcommittee that the university’s FY27 budget rises about 6.3% to roughly $559 million, enrollment is growing but first‑time and transfer counts dipped slightly, retention is above 70%, and an 18‑month planning effort for a public medical school is underway with possible entry in 2030–31.

Morgan State University is not just surviving but thriving, with a proposed budget increase and ambitious plans for a public medical school by 2031 despite minor enrollment dips!

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University of Baltimore shifts strategy to graduate‑oriented enrollment, seeks capital investment University of Baltimore officials said the campus is pivoting to a graduate‑and‑professional focus after enrollment declines, highlighted successes in the law school and dual‑enrollment, and urged capital funding to replace aging academic facilities.

The University of Baltimore is turning the tide on enrollment decline with a strategic pivot to graduate programs, showcasing innovative partnerships and a call for investment in modern facilities.

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University System of Maryland officials warn enrollment shifts and federal grant cuts threaten research and finances Analysts and Chancellor Perman told the Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee that USM’s overall headcount rose but some campuses remain below pre-pandemic levels, 219 federal awards were canceled (about $133M), and aid and targeted research funds are central to retaining students and sustaining research capacity.

University System of Maryland officials reveal that while overall enrollment is up, many campuses are struggling with significant declines and looming financial threats from canceled federal awards.

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UMBC seeks waiver of nearly $8 million BGE penalty; PSC takes issue under advisement University of Maryland, Baltimore County requested a full waiver of a $8,036,526 penalty assessed by Baltimore Gas and Electric for failing to fully interrupt gas use during Jan. 20–23, 2025 event; staff recommended denying the waiver and commissioners took the matter under advisement.

UMBC is fighting back against an $8 million penalty from BGE, claiming unforeseen boiler breakdowns led to their gas usage during a critical interruption.

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Board approves funding for Bowie State and Salisbury University renovations Board adopts motions for Bowie State and several university funding proposals.

Bowie State University just scored an additional $8.5 million in funding, while other Maryland universities face budget cuts and strategic shifts in their projects.

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College Park launches branding campaign to retain students amid admission challenges College Park aims to improve admissions messaging and highlight local universities amid capacity challenges.

Maryland's universities are rallying to keep local talent from leaving the state, launching a bold branding campaign to showcase the excellent education options beyond College Park.

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