Police encounters can be risky for people with autism. A UMD lecturer thinks VR can help. Floreo is a program to help people with autism prepare for the stress of interacting with law enforcement. Rina Torchinsky September 20, 2019
Construction at UMD is displacing trees, but more will be replanted Some 125 trees have been cut down due to construction projects. Rina Torchinsky September 20, 2019
After a $2.2 million government grant, electric buses will soon come to PG County The county will receive four of the new buses. Rina Torchinsky September 20, 2019
UMD no longer recycles glass. Here’s why. The university is working to find a new processor that accepts it. Rina Torchinsky September 17, 2019
Prince George’s County Police investigates reported off-campus assault Police issued an all-clear at about 10:30 p.m. Rina Torchinsky September 16, 2019
A diverse group of UMD researchers is studying the link between brain and gut health Their work is backed by a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Rina Torchinsky September 11, 2019
A former UMD professor is running for president in a party of his own creation Jerome Segal's campaign will focus on economic equality. Rina Torchinsky September 9, 2019
These UMD researchers are helping farmers grow crops on urban roofs John Lea-Cox and Andrew Ristvey are working with Up Top Acres to farm rooftop produce. Rina Torchinsky September 6, 2019
A UMD student is working on a device to curb unnecessary toilet-flushing He's obtained a patent for a device to tackle the issue. Rina Torchinsky September 5, 2019
College Park will have nearly 300 new scooters, bikes available to rent this semester The scooters and bikes come through a partnership with Chicago-based company VeoRide. Rina Torchinsky August 26, 2019