The FUTURE Act calls for Maryland public universities to be carbon neutral
The act sets an interim goal of carbon neutrality for purchased electricity and direct emissions.
UMD history professors examine Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The History Undergraduate Association, Janus, this university’s undergraduate history journal and the European Caucus of the History Department hosted the panel.
Sustainable Food Systems Series kicks off with lecture on food security, equity
This week's lecture featured a game that connects small-scale farmers to low-income consumers.
UMD announces plans for plaza built in honor of 1st Lt. Richard W. Collins III
Construction of the plaza should finish in May.
UMD’s Asian American Student Union task force petitions for Asian American major
At least 125 people signed the petition for the major thus far.
UMD grad students still at odds with administration in fight for collective bargaining
Collective bargaining rights would enable graduate assistants at this university to unionize and negotiate working conditions such as hours, pay and leave.
College Park City Council discusses North College Park community center project
Dozens of North College Park residents requested their own recreation area during an October 2020 meeting.
UMD President Pines calls for more research achievements at State of the Campus address
The university president also provided an update on diversity and inclusion initiative TerrapinStrong.
Students restart Food Recovery Network to reduce food waste at UMD
The group donates leftovers from the university's dining halls to a local church called Christian Life Center.
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn to head racial equity group for local officials
The mayor and two city staff members will also participate in a semester-long fellowship discussing how to achieve racial justice through city planning.