UMD President Darryll Pines hosts webinar with Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s brother
Philonise Floyd talked about his activism and emotions in the wake of his brother's death.
‘It’s immoral’: Protesters rally in Annapolis against end of state eviction moratorium
Gov. Larry Hogan ended the moratorium in August.
Before the ascent: UMD students set routes at the Eppley climbing wall
The routes are made with different plastic shapes of different colors.
A year after Original Ledo Restaurant closed, a new Ledo franchise is open in College Park
The new restaurant stays open later but has fewer menu items.
UMD researchers are developing an app to act as “supplement” to violin lessons
In addition to helping outside of lessons, the app with make learning violin more accessible.
‘A crown jewel’: UMD community joins for Pyon-Chen Hall’s official dedication
The dorm is the first of its kind since 1914 to be named after people.
Vietnamese Student Association illuminates McKeldin Mall with ‘Lunar Lanterns’
The nighttime event marked the festival's return to campus, as it had been canceled last year due to COVID-19.
Some UMD professors opt to continue in-person learning ahead of football game
Some professors at this university say the university prioritizes football over academics, drawing attention to outdated academic buildings and classroom technology.
UMD journalism and information science colleges offer new master’s degree
The program structure is geared towards teaching students how to navigate open data, public records requests and scraped or automatically accumulated data.
Businesses settle into Discovery District to hire young professionals, promote vibrancy
In recent years, the Discovery District in College Park has become a prime location for startups and businesses.