Improving Higher Education
Lt. Governor Brown Announces Recipients of 2010 BRAC Higher Education Fund Grants
Lt. Governor Brown, the Chair of the Governor’s Subcabinet on BRAC, revealed the 12 grants awarded to 11 two- and four-year colleges and universities across the state. The grants, which range in size from $44,000 to $93,000, and made available through legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2008, will be used to develop new programs addressing BRAC-related workforce needs or to expand upon existing related programs at the recipient schools next year.
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
- Lt. Governor Brown Sets 2010 Legislative Priorities 1.26.10
- Federal Recovery Funds Allow 23 Prince George's County Jurisdictions to Link into County-Wide Radio System 1.14.10
- Lt. Governor Brown, Senator Mikulski and Congresswoman Edwards Announce Funding in Federal Checkbook to Green-Light Regional Emergency Response Partnership 1.8.10
- Lt. Governor Brown Releases 2009 Annual BRAC Report 1.5.10
- Statement from Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown on the New Year 12.31.09
- Brown Joins Cardin, Mikulski & Van Hollen to Announce $300 Million for Essential BRAC Traffic Fix in National Capital Region 12.22.09