Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sparked outrage after announcing on Thursday that his administration would step in to help the hundreds of students who were recently disenrolled from Howard University. He stated in a video shared on X that students who were affected would be offered expedited admission to Maryland public universities and financial aid options.
While some netizens welcomed the news, many Marylanders who reacted to Moore’s post said they were opposed to it.
If you’re one of the students who were just disenrolled from Howard University, Maryland has your back.We’re working to provide expedited admission support to University System of Maryland schools, explore financial aid options, and provide an $800 credit for impacted students. pic.twitter.com/JnJy2X7MP0
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) July 30, 2026
Howard University came under scrutiny last week after more than 500 incoming freshmen were disenrolled just weeks before the start of the fall semester. According to the Associated Press, the private school said the students failed to meet previously communicated enrollment and financial deadlines…