UMD students petition SGA for campuswide vote on divestment from defense companies
This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter created the petition for a general vote, or referendum, earlier in November.
PGCPS community members praise $25 million grant to expand student mental health services
The school system will partner with 18 organizations that received funding to improve support for students.
UMD announces annual 2-day fall break for students
The fall break will take place on the second Monday and Tuesday of each October.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks resigns after winning US Senate race
Alsobrooks' resignation sets a countywide special election for the seat into motion.
UPDATED: Regents Drive reopens after water main break
The water main break had closed all traffic between Stadium Drive and Industrial Lane, near the J.M. Patterson Building.
UMD staff, faculty members call for stronger commuter benefits
Some university community members say public transportation benefits and rising parking costs on campus have been a burden for many commuters.
UMD community members reflect on Native, Indigenous Heritage Month
This year's theme is "Back to Our Roots," which highlights the strength of community building in Native and Indigenous spaces.
UMD GSG resolution urges university to recognize graduate students’ right to unionize
This university’s administration has historically testified against bills in the Maryland General Assembly that would allow for unionization.
Prince George’s County leaders look to address opioid epidemic with new funds, task force
Prince George’s County is one of many jurisdictions benefiting from national opioid settlements.
Multiple classes canceled after more than a dozen UMD buildings left without power
Classes in affected buildings will not meet in person for the rest of the day, a Monday afternoon campuswide email read.