A cybersecurity start-up will move to a new office building in the Discovery District
The building, located on 4600 River Road, is being developed under the university’s joint-venture with COPT
Meet the UMD student behind the “Break Box”: A trailer where people can smash glass
Senior American studies major Ryan Perpall founded the small business, called Break Box Recycling.
Gov. Hogan submits bill to allot millions in resources for coronavirus response
“While we continue to hope for the best, we continue to prepare for the worst,” Hogan said.
UMD theatre, dance school responds to student concerns over required course
Some theatre and dance majors say a required course is too time-consuming for the one credit many of them earn for taking it.
College Park census committee seeks to increase response rate in the city
Census response could determine federal funding for the city.
UMD Senate votes to clarify when the university can revoke a former student’s degree
The current code doesn’t directly define degree revocation as a sanction.
“I’m not surprised”: Jewish community responds to anti-Semitic hate crime arrest at UMD
The Anti-Defamation League recorded 780 cases of anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. during the first six months of 2019.
UMD international students express concern over ICE-proposed rule modifying visa restrictions
If implemented, the rule would impose a maximum period of authorized stay for international students and other non-immigrants to the U.S.
UMD cancels abroad programs during spring break and summer due to coronavirus concerns
The university already suspended semester study abroad programs this spring in China, Italy and South Korea.
“The exhaustion is worth it”: College Park firefighters battle rare consecutive home fires
Long days and nights create a bond between firefighters.