UMD students campaign ahead of SGA divestment referendum The SGA passed an emergency bill on March 5 to hold the nonbinding campuswide referendum during the election, which is from April 1 to 3. Pera Onal March 31, 2025
Meet the 2 candidates running for 2025-26 SGA president Two candidates are running for student body president this year, with Strive UMD’s Graham Firosz facing Our College Park’s Dhruvak Mirani. Lauren Frank March 31, 2025
Maryland House of Delegates passes budget plan with tax increases, spending cuts The framework would create two new tax brackets for wealthier residents in the state and new taxes on certain goods. Oliver Mack March 28, 2025
‘Trust the process’: UMD athletes, entrepreneurs share advice for success at panel Maryland athletics and xFoundry hosted the event, which focused on building multi-skilled teams and applying an athletic mindset beyond the field. Freelance Reporter March 28, 2025
Chopt Creative Salad Company opens in College Park The restaurant, which officially opened Wednesday, will offer customizable salads, warm bowls and wraps to the College Park community. Keira Hardesty March 28, 2025
UMD launches resource hub to help laid-off federal workers The Pathways Forward Resource Hub offers career transition resources for laid-off federal workers. Katherine Schutzman March 27, 2025
UMD community members hold sit-in, vigil to honor people killed in Gaza The event comes after Israel launched a surprise wave of airstrikes on Gaza on March 18 that killed more than 400 people. Oliver Mack March 27, 2025
UMD SGA executive candidates debate student engagement, financial transparency The debate included candidates from the StriveUMD, Our College Park and JusticeUMD parties for the SGA election, which will take place April 1 to April 3. Lauren Frank March 27, 2025
Maryland leaders, community members reflect on 1-year anniversary of Key Bridge collapse The bridge will be rebuilt with full federal funding, which Congress approved in December after a monthslong push from the Maryland delegation. Katharine Wilson March 27, 2025
Prince George’s County Council elects youngest-ever chair District 8 council member Edward Burroughs III will serve as chair for the rest of the 2025 legislative year. Stella Canino March 27, 2025