UMD freshmen marching band members highlight club’s community support, mentorship
The marching ensemble performed at several university events this year, including the New Student Welcome and Maryland football’s first two home games.
UMD SGA passes bill to promote campus accessibility
The bill ensures the Student Government Association will focus on accessibility through universal design standards.
UMD reaches $50,000 settlement with former student in gender-based discrimination case
The former student accused this university of conducting a biased investigation in a 2023 alleged sexual assault case, according to court documents.
UMD student, fencer Noah Hanssen discusses ‘surreal’ experience at 2024 Paralympics
The 24-year-old public policy graduate student competed as a parafencer in the 2024 Paralympic Games.
Prince George’s County Council hopes to make HIV resources more equitable
In 2022, the county recorded the highest HIV diagnosis rate in Maryland, alongside Baltimore City, according to the state health department.
Hundreds of UMD students gather for presidential debate watch parties across campus
Students across the political spectrum held the events in dorms, academic buildings and Stamp Student Union
Wes Moore headlines UMD event to launch Maryland Climate Corps, service year programs
The Maryland Climate Corps aims to grow the state’s climate workforce, according to a news release from Moore.
New sports apparel store to receive grant from College Park
The council will provide Rally House with a business retention and attraction assistance grant that could be up to $130,000.
Maryland Hillel breaks ground on new, larger facility
The start of construction on the new, 39,105-square-foot building marks the end of a nearly decade-long project.
UMD students can now get alerts for favorite dining hall foods
A sophomore computer science major launched a website in August that allows users to search for specific dining hall foods.