Miniature mascots: UMD class uses diamondback terrapin hatchlings to teach climate change
The diamondback terrapins were brought to this university’s education college through the Terrapin Education and Research Partnership.
Maryland expected to lose more than 28,000 federal jobs due to Trump administration
The state’s revenues board predicted Thursday that cuts to the federal workforce would lead to $280 million in tax revenue losses by the 2026 fiscal year.
UMD community members brace for impacts of Trump orders on LGBTQ+ community
Some of Trump's orders called for restricting access to gender-affirming health care and eliminating of federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
UMD students will vote on divestment from defense companies in April’s SGA election
The ballot question comes months after more than 650 students signed a petition demanding the SGA add the question to its 2025 election ballot.
UMD president Darryll Pines responds to Trump’s executive orders in biannual address
Pines warned the audience of the threats the Trump administration poses to research funding, the federal workforce and higher education institutions.
Maryland leaders, fishermen split over proposed Chesapeake Bay preservation bill
The bill calls on the state’s Department of Natural Resources to supervise 25 species under fishery management plans.
UMD leaders discuss impacts of federal policy changes, micromobility at RHA town hall
President Donald Trump’s executive orders and actions could impact staffing and grants across departments, department directors told RHA senators.
UMD students say Campus Drive bike lane poses safety risk
Some community members said pedestrians and micromobility users straying from their respective lanes has led to dangerous interactions near the bike lane.
Shayla Adams-Stafford wins Prince George’s County Council District 5 Democratic primary
Five candidates, including Adams-Stafford, are running for the Democratic nomination for the District 5 seat.
Aisha Braveboy wins Prince George’s County Executive Democratic primary
Braveboy claimed victory alongside Gov. Wes Moore during a watch party Tuesday night in New Carrollton.