Meet Susan Whitney, College Park’s new District 2 council member
Whitney will be sworn into her new role on Tuesday.
UMD CARE to Stop Violence holds discussion for Stalking Awareness Month
The meeting went over topics such as how society has normalized aspects of stalking and problems on campus
Maryland General Assembly overrides Hogan’s vetoes on immigration protection bills
The bills were originally passed this year.
UMD, two other state schools get $3 million grant to increase campus leadership diversity
The universities hope to create a pipeline for underrepresented groups to reach leadership positions.
USM Board of Regents approves minimum wage increase to $15 for union-represented workers
The increase will not include student workers and contractual workers who work at USM institutions.
County forgoes UMD proposal to build track and field facility at Paint Branch Golf Course
The decision came after local residents united in opposition to the university’s plans over the last six months.
JuJu Life app aims to ease leasing process for UMD Chinese international students
The student developers hope to expand the app's reach to major cities in the U.S.
UMD SGA allots $97K to convert Frat Row house into space for MGC and NPHC members
The Student Government Association also voted for their new speaker.
Redistricting complicates College Park City Council’s relationship with county council
City council members have concerns about how the redistricting could affect the city's relationship with UMD.
UMD researchers use food waste to create bioplastics, cleaner energy
The research team uses bacteria to break down food waste and turn it into bioplastics.