Amid fierce dissent from residents, Prince George’s County Council backs redistricting map
More than 150 people spoke at the public hearing.
UMD wraps up community forum series on strategic plan
The plan is expected to be finalized in March.
UMD Prevention Research Center hosts lecture on LGBTQ+ safety in schools
Schools can provide training to administrators, teachers and parents to support LGBTQ+ students.
UMD RHA passes resolution encouraging mask-wearing on Shuttle-UM buses
The governing body passed the resolution by a vote of 17-3-1.
City council members discuss upgrades to Attick Towers, totaling over $16 million
College Park City Council members expressed general support toward allocating $2 million to the project.
UMD voting turnout higher in presidential election than national average, study finds
The university has been higher than the national average since the 2016 election.
Community members say graphic in a UMD presentation perpetuates Asian stereotypes
The admissions and enrollment graphic included the phrases “Students of color minus Asians” and “White or Asian students."
This chatbot from UMD professors will answer questions about maternal, infant health
The professors are still designing the bot, and once it is released it will be available as a phone app.
More than 500 volunteers gather for 10th annual Good Neighbor Day
“Being a part of Good Neighbor Day helps beautify the county in the city of College Park," said Elizabeth Hewlett, chair of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Prince George’s County Planning Board.
Sexual misconduct reports, investigations dropped again at UMD in 2019-20 academic year
It is the fewest number of documented sexual misconduct investigations that the university has carried out in a single year.