Billion dollar start-up with UMD ties plans to provide mobile internet from outer space AST SpaceMobile is valued at $1.8 billion with partners like AT&T, Vodafone and Rakuten. Jonathan Tercasio April 29, 2021
New partnership set to vaccinate Latinos in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties The partnership between Adventist Healthcare, CASA and the Latino Health Initiative are set to vaccinate about 600 Latinos per week. Jonathan Tercasio March 29, 2021
Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO outlines in-person learning option The in-person option is staggered and includes two days in the classroom. Jonathan Tercasio March 21, 2021
After merger, College Park startup IonQ plans to go public with $2 billion valuation The company is set to be the first commercialized quantum computing company to go public. Jonathan Tercasio March 12, 2021
Alsobrooks calls for more vaccines for Prince Georgians at Six Flags mass vaccination site 11% of the doses administered at Six Flags have been given to county residents, Alsobrooks said. Jonathan Tercasio March 5, 2021
Some Commons, Courtyards residents remain dissatisfied after UMD’s agreement with MEDCO Residents are still being held responsible for the remaining seven months of their 12-month leases. Jonathan Tercasio February 5, 2021
UMD expected to sign agreement with MEDCO on student leases Students who requested to have their on-campus apartment leases terminated will receive credit for the fall semester, per the agreement. Jonathan Tercasio December 17, 2020
Most Americans know Kamala Harris as VP-elect. For this UMD professor, she’s family. UMD professor Sharada Balachandran Orihuela is Harris' first cousin. Jonathan Tercasio December 10, 2020
This UMD professor made Thanksgiving meals for students staying in College Park Nicole Coomber wanted to help students who didn't return home for Thanksgiving. Jonathan Tercasio December 4, 2020
Local voters discuss their reactions, hopes for policy changes following Biden’s victory They reflect on what they hope the future could look like with a Biden presidency. Jonathan Tercasio November 17, 2020