UMD GSG sees more than 47% decrease in representatives since COVID-19 pandemic
In the 2019-20 academic year, the Graduate Student Government had 73 representatives. It has just 38 representatives to begin this academic year.
UMD Jewish, Israeli students reflect on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
Monday marks one year after Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took about 250 people hostage in its attack on Israel.
UMD students criticize university’s lack of Metro discount program
This university does not participate in the WMATA’s U-Pass program, which offers college students discounted rides on the Metrorail and Metrobus.
UMD DOTS to host 10 events in October for annual safety month
Every October, DOTS organizes various educational events and activities aimed at promoting transportation safety at this university.
Experts divided on plagiarism accusations against UMD president Darryll Pines
The Daily Wire alleged on Sept. 17 that Pines and his co-author plagiarized 1,500 words of a 5,000-word paper from a website published in 1996.
College Park receives more than 350 applications for student rent subsidy pilot program
Only 120 University of Maryland students will receive a $1,250 subsidy from the city to assist them with housing.
UMD community members hold watch parties across campus for vice presidential debate
Student groups across the political spectrum held multiple watch parties in Stamp Student Union and campus academic buildings.
Federal judge pauses UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions
The decision means this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine event will be able to hold a vigil on Oct. 7.
College Park ranked fifth-best Washington, D.C., suburb
College Park was the only Prince George’s County city in the top six of last month’s rankings by Livability.
College Park City Council amends budget to cut funding for Meals on Wheels program
The amendment, which passed 6-1, cuts funding for Meals on Wheels — a food service nonprofit for senior citizens — by half.