A UMD center signed a $64.8 million agreement with NASA to expand its Earth systems research
The Earth system takes into account geology, ecology, meteorology and oceanography.
Maryland bill would extend sick leave to 10,000 student workers in the university system
Both the Maryland House and Senate have passed versions of the bill, but they have significant differences.
MOM’s Organic Market will move to College Park’s former REI site
The Enclave apartment building is also getting its first retail tenant since opening in 2011.
Maryland Democrats want state funding for Planned Parenthood if Trump cuts federal aid
The bill proposes $2.7 million allocated toward the organization.
Advocates against campus sexual assault want to empower UMD students to create change
“There’s a lot of stigma here,” one university junior said.
Maryland Democrats urge Jeff Sessions to step down after Russian ties revealed
Reps. Steny Hoyer and Anthony Brown are among those who called on Sessions to resign.
UMD is honoring female trailbrazers during Women’s History Month
The university’s theme for Women’s History Month this year is “honoring trailblazing women.”
Prince George’s County Police investigate off-campus armed robbery
A group of men reportedly robbed two men at gunpoint on Knox Road.
The College Park City Council isn’t on board with some government-proposed road changes
Councilmembers’ feedback largely focused on traffic concerns and bike accessibility.
After Betsy DeVos’ confirmation, UMD grad students hold a meeting about public education
The education college’s Graduate Student Organization hosted University of Pennsylvania Professor Jonathan Zimmerman.