BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- Loyola University Maryland issued the following news on Aug. 10, 2023: Frank D. Golom, Ph.D., will serve as interim dean of Loyola College, the University's school of arts and sciences, for the 2023-2024 academic year. Golom, who is associate professor of psychology and former chair of the psychology department, began in the role on Aug. 1, 2023. "A valued scholar, teacher, and leader, Dr. Golom brings to the position a deep commitment to diversity, equity, incl more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- George Mason University issued the following statement: I am pleased to share an exciting announcement that marks a significant stride forward for our master's and certificate programs at the Schar School of Policy and Government, as well as a reaffirmation of our commitment to public service, regional collaboration, and access to quality education. Starting fall 2023, we are extending in-state equivalent tuition rates to incoming master's and certificate students  more PR

HAGERSTOWN, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Hagerstown Community College issued the following news: The Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education Division at Hagerstown Community College is offering the first course of the new Cannabis Dispensary Technician Program this month. The two-part course will be offered August 17 to January 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., every Thursday, on the HCC campus. The program introduces participants to the history and legalities of cannabis, methods of cannabis consumptio more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 11 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2023, with Andrew Pekosz, professor in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology: * * * The latest COVID-19 variant to make headlines, EG.5, is now the most prevalent variant in the U.S.--accounting for more than 17% of cases. Its high transmissibility and ability to evade immunity has virologists like Andrew Pekosz, PhD, professor in Molecular Microbiology and more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2023: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has entered a Final Order requiring a home improvement company, Phoenix Home Remodeling Group, LLC, and one of its officers, Rockford Hawkins, to pay restitution to consumers and civil penalties and costs of more than $550,000. Phoenix took large deposits from at least 75 Ma more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has entered into a settlement resolving an investigation into A&J Hearing Aid Sales, Inc., d/b/a/ Audio Advantage Hearing Aid Center. Audio Advantage Hearing Aid Center, which was formerly located at 209 Milford Street, Suite B, Salisbury, MD 21804, closed in 2021. Prior to its closure, Aud more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2023: Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced the recipients of the Reducing Overidentification in Special Education (ROSE) grant. The ROSE grant is a rigorous competitive opportunity that taps into the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Relief Funds (ESSER III). This initiative specifically addresses the overidentification of stu more PR