This week in Navigating Federal Orders and Guidance:
- April 21: The National Institutes of Health issued a notice that requires award recipients — i.e., the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) — to certify that, during the term of the award, they do not and will not operate any programs that advance or promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; or discriminatory equity ideology in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws. Additionally, they must certify that they do not engage in and will not engage in a discriminatory prohibited boycott. Acceptance of the award constitutes certification of these terms. The certification language applies to new, renewal, supplement, or continuation awards issued on or after April 21, 2025. (Read more on the Research webpage.)
The Navigating Federal Orders and Guidance webpage is the UMB Issues Management Advisory Group (IMAG) hub for information regarding evolving policy, the status of executive branch orders, UMB leadership communications, and external resources that may provide a benefit to the University community.
The page is updated as new information becomes available. Information is organized by the areas of focus of IMAG task forces:
- Research
- Non-Discrimination and Compliance
- International
On the cover page, you will find the latest communications from UMB leadership.