UMD set to add brighter, more energy efficient lights to McKeldin Mall
The Student Government Association’s annual safety walk found that lighting levels were a concern among university community members.
College Park Starbucks workers go on strike, protest labor practices
The picket, which lasted more than two hours, was part of a larger strike organized by Starbucks Workers United chapters across the country.
Prince George’s County community members rally for better teacher working conditions
The rally came amid negotiations between the Prince George’s County Educators Association and Prince George’s County Public Schools for a new contract.
College Park community center, lake natural area rededicated in honor of Lakeland
Lakeland is one of many communities where some residents had to relocate because of urban renewal, which displaced 104 Lakeland households.
Trump administration deports another Maryland man in violation of court settlement
The 20-year-old man from Venezuela was deported to El Salvador despite having a pending asylum petition.
UMD community members dance, share food at Palestinian culture celebration
About 100 people gathered in this university’s Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center as part of the Palestinian Culture Club’s inaugural culture night.
Here’s a look at the 2 questions on the 2025 SGA ballot
Students can vote online on the two ballot questions during the SGA election, which runs from April 1 to 3.
UMD horticulture class project aims to beautify Metro stations with native plants
The students are creating a glossary of plants and example plantings based on different Metro station environments.
UMD tightens hiring guidelines amid Maryland budget deficit
The measures come as Maryland faces a $2.7 billion deficit. Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal includes $111 million in budget cuts to the University System of Maryland.
Trump opposes plan to build new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt
In November 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration chose Greenbelt as the location for the new FBI headquarters.