Prince George’s County could generate $1.4 billion more — but it isn’t, study says
A lack of high-end retailers in Prince George’s County is sending buyers — and money — elsewhere, the study said.
Prince George’s County allocates funds for affordable housing initiatives, Purple Line
The county has also approved funding for the construction of the College Park Woods Trail.
The Hotel at UMD is taking reservations for late August before opening in July
Four new restaurants and multiple conference rooms will be available to guests when The Hotel opens.
A year after its launch, College Park’s bike-share program will expand to University Park
The mBike program will also add bikes and stations to College Park as part of the expansion.
UMD students fight to have Asian American Studies professor rehired next year
Eight students met with the undergraduate studies dean to discuss ways to keep Mimi Khúc a part of the Asian American Studies Program.
Urbanization and economic development could curb infectious diseases, UMD study finds
The study analyzed infectious diseases in 60 different countries and their potential causes.
Obamacare lowered the financial burden of health care, a UMD professor’s study shows
The American Health Care Act, which is under consideration by the Senate, could cause millions to lose coverage and affect students at this university and others.
Chesapeake Bay’s overall health has increased, but still has room for improvements
The bay received an overall health index of 54 percent, up from 53 percent in 2015 and 50 percent in 2014.
A UMD professor won a national award for her cholera research
Rita Colwell will receive the National Science Board’s Vannevar Bush Award on May 9.
Marijuana is becoming more potent, but also more popular, UMD study says
The percentage of people who believe regular use of marijuana poses “no risk” tripled between 2004 and 2014.