UMD SGA president vetoes act calling for recognition of Graduate Labor Union
Unionization would allow graduate student workers to negotiate for a contract and on working conditions, including wages and hours.
Jonathan White wins Prince George’s County Executive Republican primary
White earned nearly 38 percent of the 3,613 votes cast in the March 4 special primary, according to the Maryland state elections board.
Trump opposes plan to build new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt
In November 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration chose Greenbelt as the location for the new FBI headquarters.
Prince George’s County to reduce funding for most departments in proposed budget
During Thursday's presentation, Tara Jackson outlined the county’s proposed $5.4 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
UMD faculty members petition for divestment from fossil fuel industry
This university’s 17 for Peace and Justice chapter launched the faculty petition as part of a broader divestment campaign at a joint event on March 4.
UMD, College Park community members celebrate Iftar with prayer, food
Iftar is the sunset meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan and is traditionally broken with dates or water.
Maryland federal judge orders Trump administration to reinstate fired federal employees
James Bredar wrote in his ruling that the Trump administration was unlawful in laying off probationary federal employees without giving proper notice.
UMD SGA will no longer hold referendum on Metro discount program after presidential veto
Student Government Association president Reese Artero’s veto comes one week after the SGA voted overwhelmingly to approve the campuswide referendum 23-2.
A proposed Maryland bill would increase penalty for leaving guns near unsupervised minors
The Maryland Senate’s judicial proceedings committee held hearings for the Ny’Kala Strawder Act and the PACE Act on Tuesday.
Portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom
UMPD collected the recording device and did not find any additional devices during a canvas of the rest of the building’s bathrooms.