UMD professors launch collective to assist communities, activists with urban equity issues
The collaborative was formed by three professors from different departments to best engage in interdisciplinary work.
The Clothesline Project at UMD remembers sexual assault, domestic violence survivors
The Clothesline Project aims to provide students with an outlet by displaying messages of strength and unity to combat domestic violence and sexual assault.
About 1,000 UMD community members gather for vigil after attack in Israel
Jewish student groups at the University of Maryland hosted the vigil amid the recent surge in violence in Israel and Palestine.
UMD students express safety concerns about on-campus VeoRide curfew
On campus, the rideshare e-scooters and e-bikes are not operational from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
College Park City Council discusses potential expansion of mayor pro tem role
Some council members think the mayor pro tem should have increased legal power in the city’s charter to lighten the mayor’s load.
UMD students question micromobility policies on campus
Students are frustrated by this university’s failure to address persistent complaints about micromobility infrastructure on campus.
Prince George’s County Council discusses restricting locations of cannabis dispensaries
The bill, CB-070, mandates that cannabis dispensaries must be in industrial zones — outside of high business areas that are near residential areas, such as shopping centers and strip malls.
UMD DOTS, students paint crosswalks to raise awareness for pedestrian safety
Studies show painted crosswalks help drivers identify pedestrians and prevent accidents.
‘A community in crisis’: UMD graduate students reflect on mental health challenges
From Oct. 2 to Oct. 6, the GSG collaborated with other organizations at the university to organize two events during the campus-wide Mental Health Awareness Week.
UMD event aims to reconcile relationships between community, law enforcement
“Blessings of the Badge” was part of a nationwide initiative known as Faith & Blue Weekend, and has been held annually since 2021 at this university.