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
Dominique Dawes, three-time Olympian, to deliver UMD winter commencement address Dawes was the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gymnastics medal. Jonathan Tercasio November 12, 2020
Without help from the administration, UMDTenants turn to Maryland politicians State politicians have continued to push MEDCO to find a solution. Jonathan Tercasio November 11, 2020
Even during a semester online, UMD students are still finding ways to form lasting bonds A team of six college students launched an app to cultivate friendships amid the pandemic. Jonathan Tercasio November 4, 2020
College Park families say Halloween brings the community together, even in a pandemic “Halloween only happens if your whole community is involved.” Jonathan Tercasio November 4, 2020
Death by design: Windows in UMD’s buildings are killing birds A UMD lecturer began a project in 2017 to monitor the bird collisions. Jonathan Tercasio November 2, 2020