UMD SGA passes boycott, divestment and sanctions resolution on Yom Kippur
Many Jewish community members said scheduling the vote on the religious holiday restricted them from participating in SGA’s democratic process.
UMD graduate workers march for collective bargaining rights, union recognition
Graduate Labor Union leaders said striking is a possibility if the university refuses to meet their demands.
Conservative influencers challenge UMD students to debates outside McKeldin Library
David Khait and Cam Higby run Fearless Debates, an Instagram account with more than 300,000 followers that documents debate booths set up on college campuses.
Maryland officials concerned about layoffs after federal government shutdown
Gov. Wes Moore said in a press conference Wednesday morning that the shutdown was avoidable and will directly hurt Maryland residents.
Here’s how UMD community members could be affected by the government shutdown
As part of the shutdown, about 750,000 employees are at risk of being furloughed a day, halting an estimated $400 million in compensation each work day.
UMD dashboard tracking 25 demands made by Black student leaders remains unpublished
Some Black student leaders are urging the administration to republish the dashboard of critical issues.
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to stealing wages from workers on UMD construction projects
Fredy Arellano was sentenced in Baltimore City Circuit Court for one count of felony theft scheme.
Arepa Zone’s first Maryland location opens in College Park
Arepa Zone’s College Park location is its first opportunity to introduce the Maryland community to its fast-casual Venezuelan cuisine.
PGCPS continues efforts to address bus driver shortage
The school system is still missing about 148 full-time bus drivers for this school year.
UMD STEM students worry about impact of AI, federal workforce cuts on job market
STEM majors now face increased competition and fewer entry-level jobs than previous graduating classes.