Patty Perillo discusses mental health, food insecurity with UMD RHA The student affairs division recently launched a new mental health website that serves as a “centralized portal” for mental health resources. Nicole Pilsbury October 16, 2024
University Senate discusses new administrative program set to launch in November Workday, a cloud-based system, will replace this university’s current human resources and finance systems starting on Nov. 15. Keira Hardesty October 15, 2024
UMD students raise money to fund school restorations in Ethiopia’s Tigray region Event attendees danced to traditional Tigrayan music and wore cultural attire such as the Habesha kemis, a traditional Ethiopian dress. Freelance Reporter October 15, 2024
New UMD cafe in IDEA Factory promotes food entrepreneurship, innovation The cafe, named DeliXious Labs, wants to “lower the barrier to food entrepreneurship” for community members. Nicole Pilsbury October 15, 2024
Here’s what is on the ballot in Maryland this November The most-watched election on the ballot is the U.S. Senate race between former Gov. Larry Hogan and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. Katharine Wilson October 15, 2024
UMD community honors National Mental Health Awareness Week with series of events The eighth annual Self-Care Fair on McKeldin Mall headlined the weeklong activities on Thursday. Freelance Reporter October 14, 2024
Former UMD librarian Herbert Foerstel remembered as pioneering activist, caring father Herbert Foerstel, who worked for University of Maryland Libraries for nearly 30 years, died of natural causes on Sept. 20. He was 90. Irit Skulnik October 14, 2024
College Park City Council approves grant to renovate building for affordable housing The contract with Modern Construction Services will go toward repainting, installing air conditioning units, replacing shingles and more. Pera Onal October 14, 2024
UMD Libraries launches new initiative to promote civic engagement, democracy The initiative aims to advance civic education and engagement through library programming and events. Freelance Reporter October 11, 2024
Angela Alsobrooks, Larry Hogan accuse each other of lies in lone Senate debate The candidates are running in a close race that could determine party control of the Senate. Katharine Wilson October 11, 2024