Prince George’s County to expand fertility healthcare for county workers The legislation requires all health insurance companies contracted for county workers in the county to offer plans that cover egg freezing and IVF. Stella Canino April 10, 2025
UMD RHA elects Emily Shoemaker as president for next academic year Shoemaker said she hopes to facilitate connections between administrators and students at this university. Katherine Schutzman April 10, 2025
Stamp evacuated after 2 grease fires in kitchens Both Chick-fil-A and Qdoba have resumed operations and the building has been cleared. Sanya Wason April 9, 2025
College Park City Council lowers voting age to 16 for city elections Some cities in Prince George’s County, such as Hyattsville, Greenbelt and Riverdale Park, have already adopted a lower voting age. Pera Onal April 9, 2025
Federal government revokes visas from some UMD international students This university’s International Students and Scholars Services office is communicating with impacted people to give specific information about their situations. Katharine Wilson April 9, 2025
Maryland General Assembly creates committee to track federal policy changes The bipartisan joint committee aims to help the state navigate federal policy changes while the General Assembly is in recess until January 2026. Oliver Mack April 8, 2025
Maryland legislature finalizes budget plan that reduces USM funding by $155 million The Maryland Senate and House of Delegates approved the plan during the last day of its legislative session on Monday. Oliver Mack April 8, 2025
UMD information college dean Keith Marzullo to step down June 30 Information college professor Doug Oard will serve as interim dean beginning on July 1. Sanya Wason April 8, 2025
Maryland doxxing prevention bill fails to advance in state legislature The bill would have prevented the distribution of students’ personal information — such as their name, address or place of employment. Sanya Wason April 8, 2025
UMD community members dance, share food at Palestinian culture celebration About 100 people gathered in this university’s Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center as part of the Palestinian Culture Club’s inaugural culture night. Lillian Glaros April 8, 2025