As UMD marks Disability Awareness Month, advocates say city and campus could do more One College Park resident who uses a cane said his neighborhood lacks sidewalks, making it hard for him to get around. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“This shining light” Freshman Christina Koutsoukos, 18, died Sunday after a car accident. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD researcher co-authored a study showing longer springs threaten bees Some bee species might not adapt to the warmer climate and could disappear. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD SGA launches transportation stipend for students with off-campus internships The application for the funds will be managed by the University of Maryland Career Center. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University Senate approves new business analytics masters program The program aims to fulfill the growing need for a workforce skilled in big-data analysis. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Lidl grocery store could come to Route 1 as College Park seeks to expand food options One of the largest European grocers is planning to build a store at the Clarion Inn site at 8601 Baltimore Ave. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD professors elected to National Academy of Engineering Two University of Maryland professors will be inducted to the National Academy of Engineering in October. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA partners with Maryland legislators to incentivize paid internships The proposed bill, which would allow employers who hire paid interns to receive tax credits, aims to encourage more paid internships in this state. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD SGA will fund Crab Feast after spending about 1/3 of its legislative reserves SGA voted to spend about a third of the reserves on Technica Hacks’ all-female hackathon event. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Discount app launches in College Park, promotes local restaurants Users can earn discounts of up to 30 percent from nine affiliated restaurants. DBK Admin December 31, 0999