College Park, Columbia University to partner to research Lakeland and urban renewal
Columbia University will provide research consultant services for the city’s Restorative Justice Commission.
UMD higher education experts brace for impacts of incoming Trump administration
Higher education experts at this university expressed concern for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses and potential cuts to federal funding for research and student aid.
UMD College Republicans holds watch party for election results
The group's president said he organized the event to bring students together, regardless of their political affiliation.
UMD lecturer Dominique Mwepu remembered as caring instructor, lighthearted friend
Dominique Mwepu, a lecturer in the hearing and speech sciences department, was killed in a pedestrian collision on Sept. 30. He was 53.
College Park City Council votes to add second full-time animal control officer
The animal control officer is responsible for handling resident calls about pet surrenders and animal shelter requests.
College Park City Council debates plan to replace city’s parking meters
Three quarters of identified city pay stations have reached their life expectancy of seven to 10 years, according to city documents.
College Park City Council approves grant to renovate building for affordable housing
The contract with Modern Construction Services will go toward repainting, installing air conditioning units, replacing shingles and more.
College Park receives more than 350 applications for student rent subsidy pilot program
Only 120 University of Maryland students will receive a $1,250 subsidy from the city to assist them with housing.
College Park City Council amends budget to cut funding for Meals on Wheels program
The amendment, which passed 6-1, cuts funding for Meals on Wheels — a food service nonprofit for senior citizens — by half.
College Park City Council considers funding elementary school tutoring program
The city’s education advisory committee recommended the council pay $40,000 to implement the Amplify Tutoring-led reading program.