UMD professors, former Romney speechwriter weigh in on the 2016 election
In this election cycle, Mitt Romney’s former speechwriter Lindsay Hayes said she has found she has “a lot more in common” with Democrats.
Grunig Gala teaches UMD communications students the value of relationships
The keynote speaker, social media expert Katie Paine, spoke to about 200 people gathered at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center Tuesday night.
Prince Frederick Hall earns LEED Gold rating for sustainability
To earn a Gold rating, a building has to score at least 60 points out of 110 in categories such as water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and innovation.
Special Olympics athletes team up with the Terrapins basketball teams for Maryland Madness
It’s the first time Special Olympics Maryland has participated.
Why Bob Dylan deserves his Nobel Prize
Not every musician is a writer, but not every musician is Bob Dylan.
‘Breaking Bread’ event aims to familiarize UMD students and University Police
About 50 students joined 21 University of Maryland Police officers for a discussion on community relations, body cameras, the Black Lives Matter movement and implicit bias.
Student Press Law Center director tells UMD students their rights have “gotten worse”
Frank LoMonte led a discussion about the evolution of students’ First Amendment rights and the values of the Supreme Court.
A College Park pastor looking to start community diversity dialogues may get city support
The College Park City Council postponed its decision until it learns more about the ways the city would be involved.
PLUMAS town hall panelists worry election will have “lingering effect” for Latinx students
The Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society discussed the tense political climate during their second annual town hall meeting.
College Park City Council approves a $10,000 grant for the Junior Tennis Champions Center
The grant will provide the center enough funds to offer College Park residents six free group tennis lessons.