President-elect Donald Trump believes Russia hacked Democratic National Committee Here are six highlights from Trump’s first press conference since July. Lindsey Feingold January 12, 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
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen: “I will fight every day” to protect Obamacare Van Hollen gave his first speech as a U.S. Senator on Thursday. Lexie Schapitl January 6, 2017
Maryland law professors ask Congress to reject Jeff Sessions’ nomination They are among more than 1,200 law professors from across the country who oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Talia Richman January 4, 2017
Maryland retreat for Russian diplomats shut down after election hacking reports The Soviet Union purchased the 45-acre property in 1972, according to reports. Naomi Grant January 1, 2017
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
Before he became the first man to orbit Earth, John Glenn was a UMD student Glenn attended the University of Maryland from 1956 to 1959. Rachel Kuipers December 8, 2016
Instead of solidarity, celebration: DC protestors respond to DAPL halt The Army Corps of Engineers blocked construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline Monday after months of demonstrations protesting the project. Rebecca Rainey December 5, 2016
Donald Trump is considering a Maryland lawmaker to be NIH director Rep. Andy Harris has openly supported President-elect Donald Trump. Rebecca Rainey December 4, 2016
Trump picks UMD grad Seema Verma to lead Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Verma holds a bachelor’s degree in life sciences from this university. Jessie Campisi November 30, 2016