Most Americans know Kamala Harris as VP-elect. For this UMD professor, she’s family.
UMD professor Sharada Balachandran Orihuela is Harris' first cousin.
First cohort of UMD disability studies minors say the program is a pathway for inclusivity
The minor will grow by about 25 students next semester.
College Park City Council grants further funds to food programs with CARES money
The city has until mid December to spend the remaining funds provided by the CARES Act.
College Park city council member unites with city resident to bring back women’s book club
The book club will read a variety genres, from romance to women's empowerment.
College Park City Council approves conditions for new student housing on Knox Road
Some community members are still concerned the housing isn't affordable for students.
After tumultuous election, current and former UMD students reflect on their ideal USA
Six UMD community members considering the change they want to see in their everyday lives and the country as a whole.
UMD Senate approves new undergraduate engineering program at last meeting of the semester
The Senate also approved a new concentration for the master of public health program.
State officials say Maryland could receive COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week
"It is absolutely critical that we continue to fight this virus with everything we got.”
Next semester, spring break will go on as scheduled and 25% of classes will be in-person
President Darryll Pines also announced a vaccine task force.
UMD Counseling Center hosts Wellness Workshops to support students amid pandemic
The workshops are an expansion of virtual mental health workshops the Counseling Center first launched last spring.