UMD employees push for alert system to include extreme heat warnings
In College Park, across June, July and August, there were 14 days where the maximum temperature was 90 degrees or above.
September heat wave leaves UMD students without AC uncomfortable
Resident Life offered alternative sleeping arrangements by setting up mattresses for students in communal areas with air conditioning.
UMD student liaisons discuss student concerns, encourage city election turnout
The pair held the voter registration drive for the second consecutive Wednesday, incentivizing student voter registration with free reusable shopping bags.
College Park community land trust celebrates first home purchase
The trust has been in the works since 2021, but the idea of an affordable home ownership initiative in the city had been around for several years, according to Daniel Cunningham, the trust’s executive director.
UMD and IonQ celebrate National Quantum Laboratory opening
The research center is the nation’s first facility that allows researchers to use a commercial-grade quantum computer.
College Park to install 15 more security cameras around Trolley Trail
City officials hope the additional cameras will ease safety concerns in the neighborhood.
UMD fraternity’s sexually explicit advertisement on Trolley Trail angers local residents
A member of this university’s Phi Kappa Tau fraternity used the chalk advertisement to provide directions to the fraternity’s house for a party.
UMD reaches top 50 national college rankings for first time
This university now sits at No. 46 on the list of national universities.
UMD professor to co-lead project to diversify math departments at universities
Mathematics departments have a history of teaching only a narrow demographic, Scott Wolpert said.
‘Creciendo con amor’: UMD community celebrates beginning of Latinx Heritage Month
About 250 University of Maryland community members attended a cookout at McKeldin Mall Friday to celebrate the first day of Latinx Heritage Month.