The University of Maryland, College Park laid off 84 employees as President Darryll Pines cited ongoing budget shortfalls driven by federal and state funding cuts and higher energy costs. The university previously forecast it might need to eliminate up to 150 positions through layoffs, vacancy closures and retirements. UMD said the fiscal 2027 picture includes an estimated $15 million reduction in federal research funding and an $18 million increase in energy costs, while state support is projected to decline by more than 10% in the 2025–2027 period. Pines emphasized that additional layoffs were not expected for fiscal 2027, but workforce reductions were necessary for sustainability. UMD also warned that Trump administration disruptions and cuts to the federal research system pose a major risk to Maryland public universities, where federal grants and contracts represent a substantial share of operating revenue.