Gov. Larry Hogan wants to cap tuition increases at University System of Maryland schools Hogan’s proposals will go before lawmakers after the 2017 legislative session starts Wednesday. Freelance Reporter January 10, 2017
A UMD alumna will be the first African-American crew member on International Space Station NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will depart for two expeditions in May 2018. Taylor Swaak January 10, 2017
University System of Maryland is not free of segregation, lawsuit says The decade-old lawsuit returned to court in Baltimore on Monday. Taylor Swaak January 9, 2017
University of Maryland research on driverless cars could expand in 2018 One university lab is already developing mobile apps that could allow cars to communicate with one another. Natalie Schwartz January 6, 2017
Amazon is setting up shop under Terrapin Row next semester The pickup location is slated to open in early 2017. Rachel Kuipers December 30, 2016
UMD’s new contract with Comcast offers live streaming and HBO for some students The hope is to extend the initiative across the campus by fall 2017. Christine Condon December 28, 2016
Uber will stay in Maryland thanks to a fingerprint background check waiver The decision comes after Uber threatened to remove its services from this state. Taylor Swaak December 23, 2016
White nationalist leader credits two UMD students for putting up fliers on campus Members of the campus community were shaken after University Police received reports about white nationalist posters on campus three times in three days. Diamondback Staff December 16, 2016
UMD and 29 other colleges plan to add at least 50,000 lower-income students by 2025 This university is one of 30 institutions nationwide to take part in the effort. Jessie Campisi December 13, 2016
A UMD doctoral student is using new technology to map Ugandan refugee settlements Catherine Nakalembe is monitoring the impact Uganda’s refugee resettlement policies have on sustainability. Freelance Reporter December 13, 2016