Grad students’ collective bargaining bill divides UMD
Similar bills have been taken to the Maryland legislature 8 times and killed in the past 20 years.
Shige Sakurai, acting director of LGBTQ+ Equity Center, to retire after 12 years
Sakurai will retire Feb. 6 and start their new position at the Unitarian Universalist Association on Feb. 7.
‘Fearless’: UMD business professor Mark Wellman remembered for passion, generosity
Wellman directed the Business, Society and the Economy College Park Scholars program.
Generation Hope supports students balancing school, parenthood
Nearly one quarter of college students are parents.
UMD’s college application asks about criminal history. Some say it’s invasive.
The Common App decided to remove the question in 2018.
UMD report gives Maryland a B- for coastal adaptation
The report card was released in January by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
Safety concerns spur some UMD professors to host classes online
Professors should consult their department chair or college dean if they want to move classes online.
Staff shortage leaves Prince George’s County apartment complex with trash pileup
Residents also complained about an increase in mice on the property.
UMD students turn to dating apps to connect with others amid pandemic
Some users looked for casual online friendships while quarantining alone.
Committee seeks $3M from College Park Council for homeownership project
The project needs $9 million to $10 million to launch.