UMD joins effort to increase rural student enrollment
The Small-Town and Rural Students Network is funded by a $20 million nonprofit donation.
Metro’s Yellow Line to reopen May 7 after eight-month closure
The stations beyond Mount Vernon Square, including the College Park station, will continue only receiving service from the Green Line.
UMPD program saved drivers more than $3,000 in 2023
UMPD became the first law enforcement agency in Maryland to implement the Minneapolis-based Lights On! program.
College Park considers city’s first pedestrian-only plaza on Knox Road
Based on the initial plans, the council will consider whether to make a permanent plaza between Route 1 and Yale Avenue or use removable bollards to set up a plaza there on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights as well as during city events.
More than 99% of UMD employee political donations went to Democrats in 2021 and 2022
Employees donated more than $290,000 in 2021 and 2022, with just more than $7,000 going toward Republicans.
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.
First College Park planning director retires after 37-year career
For many of her coworkers and colleagues, Schum didn’t just contribute to College Park during her tenure as planning and community development director. She built it into what it is today.
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.
Maryland joins growing list of states pursuing TikTok bans for government devices
A bill passed unanimously in the Maryland House of Delegates this month that would prohibit the installation and use of TikTok on all state government networks and devices.