UMD tour guides demand hourly wages from university administration
The group also demanded that the university retain all of its current tour guide positions after implementing the proposed pay structure.
Maryland bill would guarantee admission to state universities for top students
The bill comes after a June 2023 Supreme Court decision that barred colleges and universities from considering a student’s race in their admissions processes.
Prince George’s County residents lambast proposed Metro, bus service cuts
The cuts, spurred by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s budget shortfall, would affect approximately 14,000 Prince George’s County residents.
UMD SGA supports tour guides seeking pay, state financial literacy initiative
The SGA bill supports an open letter sent by nearly 100 current tour guides that calls for all Maryland Images workers to receive minimum wage pay.
UMD set to expand glass recycling across campus
The bins are funded by a $13,000 grant this university received in May to expand glass recycling.
UMD researchers make breakthrough that could lead to climate-resistant crops
The researchers discovered the genes that control the shape of a leaf's edge and the leaf's complexity.
The bread rises: Stamp Panera expected to open in April
The Panera Bread, which was originally slated to open in fall 2022, will replace the old Adele’s restaurant on Stamp’s first floor.
UMD administration, students hope to maintain campus diversity post-affirmative action
This university now considers 24 factors for admissions and removed the consideration for race and ethnicity, university president Darryll Pines said.
UMD students showcase engineering skills in annual Alumni Cup
This year’s challenge, Testudo Tear-Up-Pins, required each team to build a device that could knock down 10 bowling pins.
Lakeland residents hope proposed community center celebrates neighborhood’s history
After more than a year of community discussions, Lakeland leaders were able to secure a space inside the development for a new community center.