UMD club sailing team hopes to increase accessibility, build trust
The team competes in the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association while teaching inexperienced members how to sail during weekly practices.
UMD leaders hope to embrace AI in classrooms, balance ethical concerns
This university has steadily increased its AI use in classrooms to examine its applications and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving technology.
20 organizations petition to classify diamondback terrapins as endangered species
The petition, which was filed in September, would protect the terrapins under the Endangered Species Act.
UMD students use forensic accounting to help financial fraud victims
Justice for Fraud Victims works on fraud cases with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s financial crimes unit and the state’s attorney’s office.
College Park, Columbia University to partner to research Lakeland and urban renewal
Columbia University will provide research consultant services for the city’s Restorative Justice Commission.
UMD higher education experts brace for impacts of incoming Trump administration
Higher education experts at this university expressed concern for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses and potential cuts to federal funding for research and student aid.
Shake Shack set to open Wednesday in College Park
The restaurant will donate $1 from every sandwich purchased Wednesday to the University of Maryland Campus Pantry.
Donald Trump nominates UMD finance professor as deputy treasury secretary
Michael Faulkender serves as the dean’s finance professor in this university’s business school.
5 key bills the Prince George’s County Council passed in 2024
Of the bills the council passed, many focused on road safety, crime and housing costs, among other initiatives.
Here are the PGCPS school board election winners
After May’s primary election, nine non-partisan candidates ran for five seats in Districts 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8.