Meet the 8 Democrats running for Prince George’s County Executive
Eight Democrats are vying to win the nomination for the special primary election after Democrat Angela Alsobrooks won her U.S. Senate race in November.
Meet the candidates for Prince George’s County Council’s District 5
Five Democrats and one Republican are competing to be their party’s nominee for the vacant District 5 seat on the Prince George’s County Council.
Researchers detail new findings about UMD’s ties to slavery at 1856 Project update
The project’s updates on Friday included progress on multiple historical investigations and the upcoming launch of a research incubator this spring.
How to vote in the Prince George’s County special primary election
Early voting for the primary is from Feb. 26 to March 3 ahead of Election Day on March 4.
UPDATED: UMD heat, hot water temperatures return to normal after steam pressure loss
The loss of steam pressure, which is affecting both residential halls and other buildings across campus, occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the campus steam plant.
UMD SGA passes resolution to endorse Maryland General Assembly bills
SGA will advocate for more than 40 state bills under the resolution, which include legislation on climate, student accessibility and food insecurity.
Maryland legislators debate bill to protect personal records from ICE officials
The Maryland Data Privacy Act would prevent federal agents from accessing private information from state agencies without a state or federal court warrant.
UMD community members say proposed USM budget cuts could harm students
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget would reduce funding for the university system by $111 million.
UMD students lose internship, job opportunities after federal hiring freeze
The hiring freeze, signed on Jan. 20 by U.S. President Donald Trump, immediately paused nearly all hiring for vacant positions and adding new positions to the federal civil service.
UMD business school adds speaker to Middle East panel after calls to cancel event
The new panelist, political analyst Bassem Eid, has criticized Palestinians’ “right of return” to their homeland.