Governor Wes Moore Grants Education Announcement 20250527

Governor Moore announces grants to help address teacher shortage, support displaced federal employees

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to address both the teacher shortage and the influx of displaced federal employees, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced this week that 11 colleges and universities in the state will receive $1 million in grants to support programs that help federal workers transition into teaching careers. The grants, provided through the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Teacher Quality and […]

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Governor Moore announces additional support for Maryland’s federal workforce

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced several additional actions his administration is taking to support federal workers impacted by recent layoffs and funding changes. Governor Moore announced expanded resource webpages, job fairs, and directives to facilitate public servant transitions to new careers in Maryland after convening a roundtable with federal workers, business and union leaders, and cabinet officials. “We […]

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Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

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Maryland launches new college success initiative

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission is launching a new initiative to support college success. The Expanding SUCCESS initiative will provide coaching, financial aid, and other resources to help students complete their degree. The initiative is part of a collaboration between the state government, higher education institutions, and community college providers. Governor Wes Moore said the expansion of college completion […]

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District 7 Delegates celebrate annual legislative scholarship recipients

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The District 7 Delegates this week announced the awarding of their annual legislative scholarships. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki, Kathy Szeliga, and Lauren Arikan hosted a celebration ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, to honor the recipients and their families.  The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company hosted the event in their truck bay. The scholarship application opened in January and decisions were made in […]

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Maryland races to boost FAFSA completion

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has released strategies to assist local school districts with helping more students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is used to apply for about $130 million in state scholarships and grants. According to recent estimates, the Maryland completion rate is about 23% lower than last year. To […]

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Governor Moore swears In five new executive leaders

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week swore in five new executive leaders to key positions in state government. The five appointments are part of the 2024 legislative session. Secretary Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary Dr. Rai is a higher education advocate with more than 30 years of experience championing access to higher education and improving student success […]

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NOW YOU KNOW: Delegate Scholarships Now Available

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The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. We are happy to announce the opening of our annual scholarship application! The Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time (12+ credits undergraduate or 9+ credits graduate per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits undergraduate or 6-8 credits graduate per […]

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