UMD aims to support laid-off federal workers with resource hub, AI certificate program
Thousands of federal employees were fired after President Donald Trump’s administration slashed funding for federal departments and eliminated positions.
Students demand UMD stand up against Trump administration at sit-in
Protest attendees called on this university to reaffirm its commitment to academic freedom and provide support to students impacted by new federal policies.
UMD first-time student enrollment dips by 4% since fall 2021 despite record admissions
Fewer than 25 percent of admitted students enrolled at this university in each of the last four fall semesters.
6 UMD students use $50,000 Do Good grant to combat food insecurity
The grant funded student internships at the Community Learning Garden, Terp Farm and Campus Pantry, and conducted another campus food access survey.
College Park community center, lake natural area rededicated in honor of Lakeland
Lakeland is one of many communities where some residents had to relocate because of urban renewal, which displaced 104 Lakeland households.
UMD, national finance experts weigh in on resumed collection of defaulted student loans
Depending on the type of loan, borrowers can go into default after failing to make payments on a loan for 270 days.
UMD students promote recycling, composting at first library waste audit
Fifteen volunteers sorted through bags of waste from the garbage, recycling and compost dumpsters outside the McKeldin library on Friday.
UMD students display projects at Hack4Impact spring showcase
Hack4Impact has more than a dozen chapters at colleges across the country that focus on community philanthropy through software development.
UMD SGA updates several bylaws, changes petition process
The SGA amended bylaws during a semesterly omnibus that lasted about five hours on April 16 .
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen introduces legislation to force Trump to obey court orders
The legislation would force the Trump administration to report how it’s complying with court orders related to U.S. citizens or residents wrongfully deported to El Salvador.