New UMD group builds bee boxes to help save their declining population
The Bee’s Needs teamed up with boy scouts and members of Beekeeping Club at UMD to build 17 bee boxes.
A Maryland bill could redefine the definition of sexual assault in the state
The bill would clarify that victims’ evidence of physical resistance is not needed to prove sexual assault occurred.
Prince George’s County cities are taking action to protect undocumented immigrants
The push comes after President Trump’s calls for a federal crackdown on illegal immigration.
College Park pushes through tragedy to turn out record numbers at Good Neighbor Day
The city-University of Maryland partnership surpassed last year’s 400 volunteers.
College Park’s Good Neighbor Day could see doubled attendance this year
More than 700 people have registered to volunteer Saturday as of Tuesday.
Trump appeals Maryland judge’s ruling blocking part of revised travel ban
Trump told supporters this week he is prepared to fight the court rulings.
A listening session for UMD’s next chief diversity officer sees low student turnout
Three students attended the search committee’s session in Stamp Student Union on Wednesday.
“Hours really do count”: Supporters push for 24/7 Plan B access on college campuses
Students from Bowie State and Salisbury testified in support of the bill at a Maryland House of Delegates committee hearing.
University of Maryland will now have an undocumented student coordinator
This university is also formalizing an undocumented student work group, an official said.
UMD Jewish community remains unified in wake of anti-Semitic threats across the nation
Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 27 this year, 100 bomb threats were called into Jewish centers and day schools in the U.S. and Canada.