New partnership set to vaccinate Latinos in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties
The partnership between Adventist Healthcare, CASA and the Latino Health Initiative are set to vaccinate about 600 Latinos per week.
UMD launches set of family care benefits for employees
Employees and graduate assistants will receive a premium membership to Care.com.
Help Center volunteers offer a listening ear to students looking for support amid COVID-19
In a survey last semester, 82 percent of undergraduate students said the pandemic had negatively impacted their mental health.
Geoscience is one of the least diverse STEM fields. Three UMD faculty hope to change that.
The faculty are creating the PEARLS program, which seeks to diversify the geoscience field.
PLUMAS town hall panelists talk UMD’s contract with ICE, federal immigration policy
The panelists discussed how changes to federal policy can affect individuals at a local and state level.
Alsobrooks names next Prince George’s County Police chief
The announcement marks the end of a months-long search.
After Atlanta shooting, UMD students hold vigil to heal and confront anti-Asian hate
The vigil was organized by three students in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings.
MaryPIRG is pressing Wendy’s in fight against antibiotic overuse
Students are pushing the fast-food chain to stop buying beef raised with routine antibiotics.
After years of negotiations, Hogan signs bill to provide Maryland HBCUs with $577 million
The funds will be distributed over 10 years.
College Park Community Center and Aviation Museum to reopen Monday
Thirteen community centers in the county will reopen next week.