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KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE: Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Law Enforcement Interactions

By Press release submission | May 20, 2018

This presentation will provide an overview of the steps the Montgomery County Department of Police have taken to ensure positive, effective interactions between law enforcement and the Autism/Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) communities.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND: Loyola Celebrates Class of 2018 at 166th Commencement Exercises

By Press release submission | May 20, 2018

More than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees at Loyola University Maryland’s 166th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY: In Year-end Showcase, Pint-sized Engineers Present Their Inventions

By Press release submission | May 20, 2018

Through the STEM Achievement in Baltimore Elementary Schools program, city youngsters learn science and engineering basics

FORT MCHENRY NATIONAL MONUMENT AND HISTORIC SHRINE: Death Valley Tourism Benefits Local Economy

By Press release submission | May 20, 2018

A National Park Service report shows that last year’s visitors to Death Valley National Park spent an estimated $107 million in neighboring communities, supporting 1,390 local jobs.

COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY: 3rd Annual Crab Feast Fundraiser

By Press release submission | May 20, 2018

The Coppin State University Summer Concert Series Committee asks you to support our concert series with your presence, and participation in our fundraising initiatives.

LIBRARY BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART: Free Family Sunday: Jack Whitten

By Press release submission | May 20, 2018

Explore your creative side with hands-on art-making workshops in response to works on view.

BALTIMORE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Code Red Season Begins In Baltimore (Patch)

By Press release submission | May 20, 2018

Code Red Extreme Heat is a multi-agency effort to address the impact of extreme heat on residents of Baltimore City

BALTIMORE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Multi-Chamber Baseball Game & BBQ at Babe Ruth Museum to be held on May 30

By Press release submission | May 20, 2018

Join the Baltimore City & Baltimore County Chambers of Commerce for a fantastic game-day networking BBQ with food from Mission BBQ & beverages from Union Craft Brewing.

From Maryland State Wire

Justice reform group hails expanded expungement rules in Maryland

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Although a civil rights advocacy group is praising the passage of a Maryland bill that will allow criminals to expunge certain felony offenses, questions remain about the law's implications.

From Maryland State Wire

Analysis: College softball in Maryland grosses $4.6 million

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

Towson University softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Maryland, reporting $748,140 – or $32,528 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY: Carey Business School celebrates philanthropy, social responsibility at inaugural 'Beet Week'

By Press release submission | May 17, 2018

More than 600 students gathered in late April to celebrate the philanthropic roots of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

From Maryland State Wire

Public colleges, universities in Maryland report 9.4 percent default rate on student loans

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

At Garrett College in McHenry, 23.1 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Maryland State Wire

American Kidney Fund thrilled with governor's signing of living donor bill

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) applauds Gov. Larry Hogan and the state's General Assembly for signing a bill that makes it easier for people to receive transplants from living donors.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY: Johns Hopkins effort to promote economic growth in Baltimore exceeds expectations

By Press release submission | May 16, 2018

It pays to be a business in Baltimore. That's the message that Johns Hopkins wants proprietors and their patrons to know as part of the institution's HopkinsLocal initiative to support and invest in local enterprises.

NOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY: President’s Medal Presented to Dedicated Alumna

By Press release submission | May 16, 2018

Every year, Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) is proud to announce the recipient of the distinguished President’s Medal.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY: Three-minute thesis contest challenges PhD students to cut to the chase

By Press release submission | May 16, 2018

It takes months of intense research and writing to finish a PhD thesis, so imagine the difficulty of summing it all up in three minutes.

COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY: Holds 118th Commencement

By Press release submission | May 16, 2018

Coppin State University will hold its 118th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 19, 2018. This year’s keynote speaker is noted author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, Stedman Graham.

From Maryland State Wire

Analysis: Prince George's County has the highest foreclosure rate for first quarter

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

One in 221 properties in Prince George's County started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the highest foreclosure rate in Maryland, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER: UMMC Recognized for Excellence in Lactation Care

By Press release submission | May 15, 2018

Hospital Demonstrates Commitment to Setting Families Up for Breastfeeding Success

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: Morgan Senior Selected for POLITICO Journalism Institute Class

By Press release submission | May 15, 2018

Congratulations to Morgan senior Akira Kyles on being selected by POLITCO as a member of its 2018 Journalism Institute Class