PGCPS began school year short about 140 bus drivers
Bus drivers are being asked to cover additional routes, causing students and families to wait for delayed pick up and drop off times.
UMD students awarded $250,000 for school shooting detection AI tool
Winning team DefenX beat fellow University of Maryland finalist Weapon Watch in the competition hosted by xFoundry, a startup incubator founded by this university in 2023.
Maryland Corps welcomes nearly 600 inductees at UMD Xfinity Center
Gov. Wes Moore formed the program in 2023 to create an option for Maryland high school graduates to serve their community.
Prince George’s County Council member pays off lunch debt for District 5 schools
District 5 council member Shayla Adams-Stafford paid off $60,000 in school lunch debt in her district through the Excellence in Education for PGCPS fund.
U.S. Naval Academy, Maryland General Assembly leaders receive false threats
The threats come after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he spoke at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
College Park City Council discusses possible $10,000 pay raise for members
The city's human resources department determined a compensation increase was needed to align closer with nearby cities and towns.
UMD SGA disapproves of Pelosi, Hoyer attending event near campus
A resolution said SGA is against the representatives’ presence because of their political actions that are tied to war and human rights violations.
How a new UMD career boutique helps students dress for success
University community members gathered on Tuesday afternoon for the launch of a new boutique and wellness room in Van Munching Hall.
UMD lecturer arrested on indecent exposure charges
An animal sciences lecturer exposed himself to a group of campers in front of the Chemistry Building this summer and was arrested on Friday.
Prince George’s County Council passes resolution to audit overdose response in schools
The resolution requires an audit to check if the school system aligns with state and local requirements for overdose-reversing medication requirements in schools.