Purple Lights Night draws crowds to learn about domestic violence among college students
The event used activities to get students talking about healthy relationships and informing them of resources for support.
UMD school of public health hosts panel on nature and mental health
Research has shown that being out in nature lowers levels of depression, stress levels, anxiety, rumination and hypertension.
UMD Libraries holds panel on researching African American history in newspapers
226 people attended the meeting, which was held by the Historic Maryland Newspapers Project.
UMD students with long-haul COVID-19 symptoms struggle adjusting to in-person semester
With lasting symptoms, watching others return to pre-pandemic routines has summoned feelings of unease and isolation for students with long-haul COVID-19.
UMD’s own Hell in a Shell racehorse saddles up for the racetrack
Hell in a Shell, a four-year-old horse owned by University of Maryland alumna Christie Craven, has won three of her five total races, earning $60,437.
Clinton, lobbying and public policy: A UMD professor makes life experiences into lessons
Gerard Evans is one of the longest-running and most successful lobbyists in the state of Maryland, has over 40 years of experience in the Maryland General Assemby and teaches public policy at this university.
UMD Honors initiatives aim to support first-generation, underrepresented students
The first-generation and underrepresented minorities initiatives began as a way to celebrate the accomplishments of and provide resources to often-overlooked groups who have their own special strengths and challenges.
UMD art professors present their work at first in-person exhibit of the semester
The gallery displays the work of 20 current faculty members as well as an In Memoriam section dedicated to the work of former faculty members who passed away.
College Park District 2 council member Monroe Dennis will not run for reelection
Approaching the end of his fifth term and a November election, council member Dennis found that now is the right time to leave his seat open.
College Park City Council, residents reflect on VeoRide amid contract discussions
VeoRide is responsible for ensuring that users are putting the e-bikes and scooters in appropriate places, but some College Park City Council members and residents have noticed issues.