Patty Perillo discusses mental health, cultural centers with UMD SGA
Perillo and Provost Jennifer Rice commissioned a mental health task force earlier this year to look at what the university is doing regarding mental health.
UMD to remain test-optional through 2025
The new extension adds two more years of test-optional admissions.
UMD sticks to cannabis policy despite state referendum, rise in medical card holders
Cannabis is not permitted on the campus, and there are no exemptions for medical cannabis card holders, according to this university's student conduct director.
UMD Senate approves two new post-baccalaureate programs
The senate approved the creation of two post-baccalaureate degree programs in climate policy and hearing and speech sciences Wednesday.
Legalized sports betting in Maryland brings concerns about gambling addiction
There are risks to gambling of any kind, especially when it’s available through apps like it now is in Maryland, according to Dr. Stephen McDaniel.
College Park City Council considers free tutoring program for K-12 students
The program will not be connected directly to schools, so it will be a voluntary service for students who want to use the resource.
New UMD biotech campus to open in Montgomery County in 2023
The new campus, named the University of Maryland 3 — Institute for Health Computing, will focus on life sciences research.
Prince George’s County Council to focus on transparent development, environment
Incoming members of the Prince George's County Council are looking to rebuild public trust.
UMD students win interactive case competition with web chatbot
The student team’s solution was to use artificial intelligence to help chatbots better detect user emotions and provide more accurate answers.
New UMD team will address bike, e-scooter safety complaints and infrastructure gaps
This year, there has been an increase in unsafe riding practices and reports of accidents on sidewalks, according to a statement from the university's Department of Transportation.