Prince George’s County Council introduces pilot program for new construction jobs
The proposed bill is designed to strengthen the county’s construction industry by creating entry-level positions for residents.
New micromobility campaign raises concerns about campus road safety
New signage and road markings were installed throughout the campus this week reminding motorists to share the road.
UMD announces $30 million investment in campus projects focusing on global issues
The funding initiative is the largest, “most comprehensive” program of its kind at this university, administrators said.
UMD SGA to hold monthly cleanups in off-campus areas
The clean-ups will target trash left behind from students around the bars, neighborhoods and restaurants just off campus.
College Park City Council bans single-use plastic bags starting Sept. 1
The Better Bag Bill, which passed unanimously, bans single-use plastic bags and requires at least a 10-cent fee for paper and reusable carryout bags.
UMD shares emergency response plans, offers support after Michigan State shooting
A Monday night shooting at Michigan State University killed three students and critically injured five others.
UMD researchers’ record-breaking laser experiment gets national recognition
Members of Dr. Howard Milchberg’s lab created a laser that could act as an air waveguide.
‘UNFOLD,’ new Stamp gallery, explores connection to clothes and textiles
The exhibit opened Jan. 30 and closes April 1.
Some companies in Maryland could transition to a four-day workweek under new state bill
If passed, the bill would create a pilot program encouraging companies to decrease their employees’ weekly hours from 40 to 32.
PGCPS educators grapple with ChatGPT use in classrooms
The conversation around AI chatbots comes as neighboring school systems have completely banned ChatGPT from school networks.