UMD student charged after portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom Noah White, a Johnson-Whittle Hall resident, was charged with visual surveillance in a private area. Akshaj Gaur 6 days ago
Jonathan White wins Prince George’s County Executive Republican primary White earned nearly 38 percent of the 3,613 votes cast in the March 4 special primary, according to the Maryland state elections board. Akshaj Gaur March 15, 2025
UMD business school adds speaker to Middle East panel after calls to cancel event The new panelist, political analyst Bassem Eid, has criticized Palestinians’ “right of return” to their homeland. Akshaj Gaur February 20, 2025
UMD students urge business school to cancel Middle East panel over controversial speakers The panel discussion, which is scheduled for Sunday, will explore the history of political negotiations in the Middle East. Akshaj Gaur February 19, 2025
Trump targets ‘Hamas sympathizers’ on college campuses in executive order The order directs federal resources to “prosecute, remove or otherwise hold to account the perpetrators” of antisemitism on college campuses. Akshaj Gaur January 30, 2025
Prince George’s County special election moved to June 3 The move delays the general election by a week. The primary election for both races is still scheduled for March 4. Akshaj Gaur December 21, 2024
Donald Trump nominates UMD finance professor as deputy treasury secretary Michael Faulkender serves as the dean’s finance professor in this university’s business school. Akshaj Gaur December 7, 2024
Donald Trump selects UMD alum Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff Wiles, who served as Trump’s campaign advisor throughout his 2024 presidential run, will be the first female White House chief of staff in U.S. history. Akshaj Gaur November 7, 2024
Donald Trump elected next United States president The Republican nominee will return to the presidency after serving as president from 2017 to 2021. Akshaj Gaur November 6, 2024
Federal judge pauses UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions The decision means this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine event will be able to hold a vigil on Oct. 7. Akshaj Gaur October 1, 2024