UMD esports studio may come to former North Campus Dining Hall
If approved by the Board of Regents, the esports studio will join the North Campus Market — which is now set to open in fall 2023 — at the former dining hall.
UMD student starts company to help small farmers find funding
The company makes agricultural lending easier by enabling people working with small farmers and lenders to have access to data on soil fertility, yield estimates and more.
What’s the buzz? UMD could soon become Bee Campus USA certified
A bee-certified campus title would add sustainability-focused courses and create initiatives for more biodiverse spaces on the campus at this university.
Masterful Strings series brings The Nightingales Sonata to the Clarice
Lea Luboshutz and her two siblings became celebrated musicians at a young age.
Half-baked hopes: Stamp Panera opening delayed to August
The contract between the University of Maryland and Panera Bread company has been signed as of January, but health and safety permits are not ready for approval.
Julian Assange documentary “Ithaka” presented at UMD
The documentary was followed by a Q&A with Assange's father and attorney.
UMD GSG calls for mandatory periodical faculty, staff sensitivity training
The resolution highlights how some graduate students fail to report these types of issues in fear of losing their funding, receiving backlash from faculty, or having their degree progress discontinued.
La Gente organization looks to connect UMD students passionate about Latino policy
The group felt motivated to start this organization after hearing a guest speaker from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus discuss Latino identity and issues that the community faces.
Creative placemaking minor sparks art, community building ambitions in College Park
Creative placemaking is the practice of using arts, culture and creativity to support “vibrant and sustainable” communities.
UMD education college proposes post-master’s certificate to train PGCPS counselors
The courses would teach counselors about U.S. immigration policy and the migration process.