UMD faculty, graduate students testify on state collective bargaining bill
This bill differs from similar legislation proposed in the past because it extends unionization rights to faculty on the tenure-track, non-tenure track and part-time.
UMD announces $30 million investment in campus projects focusing on global issues
The funding initiative is the largest, “most comprehensive” program of its kind at this university, administrators said.
The Housing Horserace
With the spring semester and study abroad season underway, some students scramble to sublet their lease. Social media apps such as Facebook are…
Here’s how the business scene in College Park is changing in 2023
Multiple businesses have closed in recent weeks in College Park, including restaurants near the University of Maryland’s campus.
People are spending a lot more at UMD cafes this year
Footnotes Cafe at McKeldin Library and Food for Thought Cafe at the Edward St. John Teaching and Learning Center lead sales this year with more than $400,000 each so far.
UMD RHA votes in support of increasing room, board fees
The fee increases will help fund department maintenance expenses, salary adjustments and other costs.
UMD RHA endorses late-night dining options for freshmen connection students
The resolution said that freshmen connection students may not have time to go to the dining hall.
Hot water and heat restored after campuswide outage at UMD
It will take approximately four hours for temperatures to return to normal.
Sprinkler causes apartment flooding at Landmark
Residents received a fire safety notice from Landmark management to discontinue using candles, burning incense and smoking.