UMD a cappella group returns to stage for first time since national victory The group debuted six songs from its new album 'Temptation' live for an audience of about 250 community members. Freelance Reporter December 11, 2023
UMD community members gather for 10-foot menorah lighting to celebrate Hanukkah The ceremony, which has been celebrated since 1995, was hosted by this university’s Bais Menachem Chabad Jewish Student Center. Natalie Weger December 11, 2023
Prince George’s County Planning Board approves new Hillel center site plan Maryland Hillel has had plans to build a new cultural center in the Old Town neighborhood for more than five years. Katharine Wilson December 8, 2023
UMD SGA debates election reform, passes six bills in longest meeting of semester In the meeting that lasted more than six hours, the SGA passed bills regarding bus shelters, student fees, off-campus housing and class availability. Lillian Glaros December 8, 2023
New conservation club at UMD hopes to unite students, tackle environmental issues The American Conservation Coalition chapter is interested in redistributing unused food from campus dining halls to people around College Park. Olivia Borgula December 7, 2023
UMD-led research team develops new way to identify methane sources The paper revealed methane emissions from wetlands may be much higher than scientists previously expected. Apurva Mahajan December 7, 2023
UMD to decrease computer science transfer admissions by 90 percent in fall 2024 The requirements will apply to students entering the university beginning in fall 2024 and will not affect students currently attending the university. Lillian Glaros December 6, 2023
UMD exhibition explores history of student activism for underrepresented groups The exhibit revisits historical moments of student activism on campus for underrepresented groups. Freelance Reporter December 6, 2023
UMD alum’s research aims to heal wounded astronauts in space Bonnie Carney collaborated with astronauts and scientists to determine how space impacts the body’s healing process. Freelance Reporter December 6, 2023
University Senate discusses free speech, interim chalking policy The conversations come as student groups have chalked messages across campus during protests. Marijke Friedman December 6, 2023