Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist commends student protests at UMD event supporting Gaza
Chris Hedges joined this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter for a discussion on “genocide and global complicity” in Gaza.
Marylanders will vote on reproductive rights ballot question in 2024 election
The referendum would amend the state’s constitution to protect the “right to reproductive freedom,” which includes access to abortion and contraception.
Maryland receives $13.9 million in federal funding to help people with disabilities
The two five-year grants from the U.S. education department, which will begin this month, will help people with disabilities find employment and post-secondary education.
UMD community members promote students’ civil rights at event discussing Greek life
The event featured several speakers, including a university alum and former U.S. Representative Dennis Cardoza.
UMD welcomes refugee student with new national program
The University of Maryland has joined a new national program that resettles refugees from around the world to U.S. colleges and universities.
UMD construction round-up: Purple Line, new athletic centers see progress
Here is a look at the status of this university’s construction efforts.
UMD students honor people killed in Palestine with flag display
Event organizers planted about 15,000 white flags on McKeldin Mall and aimed to educate the university community about Israel’s violence in Palestine.
Former Prince George’s County Council member pleads guilty to theft scheme, perjury
Mel Franklin pleaded guilty Monday to charges of felony theft scheme and perjury for using at least $130,000 of campaign funds for personal expenses.
UMD appoints Devin Walker as new fraternity, sorority life director
Walker has served as the director of fraternity and sorority leadership development at the University of Southern California since June 2022.
Meet the Democratic candidates for Prince George’s County Council’s vacant at-large seat
Eight Democrats are vying for the nomination to fill Mel Franklin’s empty seat for the remaining two years of his term.