UMD students will be able to choose a substance-free housing option for next semester Carroll Hall will pilot the program, which is aimed toward students who want to live in an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Leah Brennan March 5, 2017
UMD students call for the release of a Maryland man they say was wrongfully convicted Kenny Collins spent nearly 30 years in prison, including 17 on death row. Freelance Reporter March 3, 2017
UMD is one of the top producers of Fulbright students in the country For the 2016-17 academic year, 15 of this university’s Fulbright applicants received and accepted a grant. Freelance Reporter March 2, 2017
UMD MaryPIRG’s new campaign takes aim at corporations that abuse tax loopholes The group wants to launch educational events to inform students about the issue. Natalie Schwartz March 2, 2017
A warmer winter and earlier spring could mean more invasive bugs for Maryland Last month was the hottest ever in the Washington region. Jack Roscoe March 2, 2017
Dorchester Hall will close for renovations after the fall 2017 semester Residents will have to move out of the dorm after final exams end in fall 2017. Angela Jacob March 2, 2017
UMD SGA wants to raise $5,000 to help student leaders pay for college through grants The SGA has set a goal to raise $5,000 by March 31. Carly Taylor March 2, 2017
Vigilante Coffee will replace #1 Liquors on Route 1 College Park’s newest coffee shop is slated to open sometime in late summer. Carly Kempler March 2, 2017
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn is running for reelection He plans to focus on issues such as sustainability, transportation and city development during his campaign. Laura Spitalniak March 2, 2017
UMD’s transition to Anytime Dining has saved more than 6 million disposable products Compost collected on the campus also increased by about 300 tons between fall 2015 and fall 2016. Sara Karlovitch March 2, 2017