UMD sees 46 hate bias incident reports in November amid violence in Israel, Palestine The figure is the highest number of reports in any single month since the Bias Incident Support Services office was created. Natalie Weger December 4, 2023
Hundreds of UMD community members celebrate Yalda with Persian music, food The event, hosted by this university’s Iranian Students’ Foundation, included traditional Persian music, dancing and food. Freelance Reporter December 4, 2023
Maryland’s US Senate candidates discuss undocumented voters, healthcare at forum Angela Alsobrooks, David Trone and Juan Dominguez shared their views in a forum hosted by the Latino Democrats of Prince George's County. Savannah Grooms December 4, 2023
UMD archive gives students a look into life, work of artist Alonzo Davis Students spent a semester in a course at this university that taught them how to process archival collections after they have been acquired by an archive. Cecilia Clemens Vargas Lugo December 4, 2023
UMD students, staff advocate for $22 minimum wage The university’s United Students Against Sweatshops chapter president Grace Orellana launched the Time for 22 campaign in the fall 2022 semester. Sasha Allen December 1, 2023
‘Dogs love us back’: UMD professor discusses human-canine connection in book talk Golbeck spoke to more than 75 university community members about her recently published book and discussed the connection between people and dogs. Olivia Borgula December 1, 2023
Prince George’s County launches guaranteed basic income pilot program to support residents Thrive Prince George’s — the $4 million initiative — will provide monthly payments of $800 for two years to selected county residents. Savannah Grooms December 1, 2023
College Park residents express concerns with proposed Autoville housing development The development would contain 10 to 14 units split among five or seven two-story buildings. Katharine Wilson November 30, 2023
UMD student turns experience with incarcerated parent into support group On Nov. 19, Tovchigrechko held her first UnLocked Project support group meeting. Freelance Reporter November 30, 2023
UMD RHA votes in favor of potential increased meal plan, dorm costs If the changes are approved, students would pay an additional $104.50 for meal plans and an additional $333 for dorms. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly November 29, 2023