UMD SGA votes to fund mental health first aid training sessions, but wants expansion This is the second year in a row they've funded the program. Amanda Hernández October 24, 2019
College Park City Council gives preliminary approval for shopping center redevelopment Greystar Real Estate Partners, the developer behind the proposal, is planning to add an apartment building. Sahana Jayaraman October 23, 2019
Where is High Five Guy now? We checked in with a UMD legend. Even though he graduated over a year ago, "high five guy" still gets recognized off campus for his signature jolly greeting. Victoria Ebner October 23, 2019
“I can’t be without these people”: A UMD singing group forges lasting friendships The group celebrated their 30-year anniversary this month in a performance with current students and alumni from decades past. Matt McDonald October 22, 2019
UMD announces James Clapper as winter commencement speaker The former national intelligence director will speak at Xfinity Center in December. Eric Neugeboren October 22, 2019
UMD business school employees were fired after signing unauthorized federal contracts An investigation into the Smith School Foundation is ongoing. Arya Hodjat October 19, 2019
Sunny Day: A UMD researcher found the Indian version of Sesame Street helps kids Professor Dina Borzekowski found that watching the show, called Galli Galli Sim Sim in India, helps kids reach higher levels of literacy, numeracy, health and socio-emotional development. Rina Torchinsky October 18, 2019
Latinx students applaud UMD signing onto DACA brief, but want to see localized support This university and 164 others signed the brief for the Supreme Court. Carmen Molina Acosta October 18, 2019
There was a huge cube in the Iribe Center. Students could earn a job by solving it. Students who answered "high value" computer science or engineering problems could earn guaranteed internships or jobs. Freelance Reporter October 17, 2019
UMD Health Center confirms four more cases of Salmonella The suspected cause in most of the cases was traced to Moby Dick House of Kabob. Rina Torchinsky October 17, 2019