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UMD College Park Agrees To $500K Settlement In Federal Grant Proposal Case
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to disclose current and pending support from foreign sources for faculty members who were principal investigators (PI) or co-PIs of federal research grant proposals.
Maryland high school rodeo champion competes in national competition
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A 17-year-old from Prince George’s County who once made history as the first Black Miss Maryland High School Rodeo Queen is now heading to one of the biggest national rodeo competitions in the world. “This is what you want to do, this is who you are, you […]
Volusia teacher heads to D.C. summer program for educators
DELAND, Fla. — A Volusia County teacher is heading to Washington D.C. to participate in this year’s White House History Teacher Institute. For the past nine years, master teachers have been honored with attending the White House History Teacher Institute. In the program, teachers can learn more about...
University of the District of Columbia Celebrates Former President Ronald Mason Jr. for Receiving Marie Fielder Medal
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) proudly honored the former UDC President Ronald Mason Jr., J.D. with the esteemed Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation as part of Fielding Graduate University’s convocation ceremony on July 10, 2024. The event was live-streamed from UDC’s Theater of the Arts at 4 p.m. ET.
Prince George’s Co. helping students get school supplies for the new year
This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Buying school supplies can be difficult for some families, especially if they’re already struggling to put food on the table. That’s why Prince George’s County is back with its annual Stuff TheBus Back to School Supply Drive.
Petition asks UMD to reverse decision on hiring former MCPS chief McKnight
An online petition is calling for the University of Maryland to reverse its decision to hire former Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight, saying that giving her a leadership position is “unacceptable and immoral.” [WTOP]. Sculpture of gold medalist Dominque Dawes to be unveiled in Silver Spring.
ACJ Students win top national placings in Washington, D.C.
On July 1, 2024, five students from A.C. Jones High School earned top honors at the Educators Rising National Conference in Washington, D.C. The Ethical Dilemma Team, composed of Nathan Foitek, Clara Roznovsky, and Melina Ramirez, secured 9th place in the Varsity division by presenting an ethical response to an education-related scenario.
Howard University moves plans for $650M DC hospital forward
Washington, D.C.-based Howard University is moving plans forward for a new $650 million hospital that would be in front of its existing Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. "We continue to navigate forward to not only treat a largely underserved population but also to train those healthcare workers, physicians, nurses,...
Local programs to provide school supplies for students in need
The first day of school is quickly approaching, and with that comes back-to-school shopping. This year, the National Retail Federation found that families with children in elementary school to high school plan to spend roughly $874 on back-to-school clothing, supplies and electronics. According to the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)...
ECHS student to travel to D.C. for prestigious journalism conference
Bailey Todd, a student at East Clinton High School, has been selected to represent Sabina as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Todd joins a select group of students from all over the country for an intensive study of journalism...
InTERPShip Academy Highlight: Sydney Lewis
Maryland softball’s Sydney Lewis is one of more than 40 student-athletes to land an internship over the summer in conjunction with Maryland Made’s InTERPship Academy. Lewis, a rising junior studying communication, is interning with the Baltimore Orioles in their marketing and communication departments. She’s working with the Orioles for eight weeks, during which time she’s browsing through and shadowing various teams and learning about their operations.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Mary-Stuart Hawkins Verbally Commits To Georgetown (2025)
Hawkins is a rising high school senior at St. Catherine’s School in Richmond, Virginia, and will arrive at Georgetown next fall. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
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