Improving Higher Education
Lt. Governor Brown Convenes Northeast Maryland Higher Education Summit
Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown convened a meeting of officials from Maryland public and independent colleges and universities, community colleges, northeast Maryland business leaders and officials from Aberdeen Proving Ground to begin a formal conversation about the higher education needs in the northeastern region of the state. Attendees addressed numerous topics, including the immediate demand for highly-educated workers to fill the need created by Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and long-term solutions to maintain and sustain a workforce pipeline in all parts of Maryland.
2009 Legislative Accomplishments
- Froze tuition for the fourth year in a row at our four year public colleges and universities.
- Funded $1 million for MHEC BRAC Higher Education Grants, distributed to state universities and colleges.
Op-ed published in Baltimore Sun by Lt. Governor Brown: As northeast Md. grows, higher ed must grow also.
“The fight to make college education more affordable will never end. All Marylanders deserve the opportunity to enrich their lives through higher education, regardless of how tough the times may be.”
–Lt. Governor Brown
What's New
- Statement from Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown Applauding Governor's Office for Children on Work to End Childhood Hunger 11.20.09
- Lt. Governor Brown Announces New Campaign for Veteran Services 11.10.09
- Statement from Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown on Tragedy at Ft. Hood 11.6.09
- Lt. Governor Brown Honored by Women's Law Center 11.3.09
- Lt. Governor Brown, Sec. Colmers, Hospital Administrators Join to Launch Hospital Hand Hygiene Collaborative 11.3.09
- Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Maryland Food Bank and KFC Raise Awareness to End Hunger in Maryland 10.20.09