SGA discusses election reform and student voter registration at first fall meeting
An election reform task force presented goals on increasing voter turnout and encouraging more competition for student government elections.
UMD researchers will study cosmic rays with an International Space Station device
ISS-CREAM, an instrument that detects cosmic rays, is one of four experiments University of Maryland experiments launched to the International Space Station in August.
College Park’s outdoor concert series set to kick off in September
Monday night concerts will be held in Northgate Park and Friday night concerts in Little Tavern Park from Sept. 8 to Nov. 3.
University Police investigate on-campus burglary
The incident took place in South Campus Commons 6 Saturday night, according to a UMD Alert.
A group of UMD graduate students created a device to help blind people “see”
The device, called HandSight, uses audio and haptic feedback technology to convey information to the user.
ProtectUMD issues 4 more demands in response to Loh’s action plan to combat hate
Loh’s action plan came in response to the fatal stabbing of Richard Collins III on the campus May 20.
A year after its launch, College Park’s bike-share program will expand to University Park
The mBike program will also add bikes and stations to College Park as part of the expansion.
UMD GSG adopts resolution to allocate leftover funds from its budget
The assembly will vote on ideas for the remaining money at its June assembly meeting.
Renovated Applause cafe in The Clarice will provide new upscale dining options
The cafe served 250 customers during its soft opening last week.
Marijuana is becoming more potent, but also more popular, UMD study says
The percentage of people who believe regular use of marijuana poses “no risk” tripled between 2004 and 2014.