UMD sees small rise in enrollment for Black freshmen from Prince George’s County
Prince George's County enrolls fewer Black students than Montgomery and Howard County.
County forgoes UMD proposal to build track and field facility at Paint Branch Golf Course
The decision came after local residents united in opposition to the university’s plans over the last six months.
Maryland Hillel promotes togetherness with Spin Love, Not Hate on last night of Hanukkah
The event hosted guest speakers, a mass dreidel spin and student group promotion.
Langley Park teacher wins most prestigious international teaching award
Keishia Thorpe was selected from a field of more than 8,000 educators from 121 countries.
UMD’s journalism major is no longer a Limited Enrollment Program
An increase in faculty through grant funding has allowed the program to expand to more students.
UMD sees lowest admissions rate in over a decade for 2020-2021 cycle
The new rate signals a decline of roughly 11 percentage points from the 2019-2020 acceptance rate of 51 percent.
For transfer students, housing problems amplify stressful transition to UMD
Transfer students say the university should do more to help them find housing.
Local residents oppose UMD’s proposed development of Paint Branch Golf Complex
The University of Maryland is proposing to develop a track and field facility on the course.
UMD opens center to support veteran entrepreneurs in the mid-Atlantic
The center is a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
UMD Fearless Ideas campaign raises historic $1.5 billion
The university raised more than $334 million for student support.