UMD moved the First Look Fair to Yom Kippur. After student outcry, it’s been moved again.
The fair will only be one day long this year, though.
College Park is getting a new fitness studio this fall
Orangetheory Fitness offers intense one-hour workout classes.
Ben Jealous wants to lower Maryland’s sales tax
He announced a plan to change the rate to 5.75 percent.
UMD’s Title IX office brought on two new staffers this week
The office’s deputy director and two other staffers plan to leave before Oct. 2.
UMD will launch a $3 million center for grad students to study sustainability
The program aims to recruit women and minorities.
Quality Inn site developer could get $4 million tax reduction from College Park
The city council wants to vote on its plan after a Sept. 25 open meeting.
On anniversary of 9/11, UMD public health school dean recounts ground zero experience
Boris Lushniak worked to make sure first responders were protected from health risks following the attacks.
UMD to break ground on new dorms and dining hall at the end of the spring semester
The dorms will go on the Varsity Practice Fields and the south side of La Plata Beach.
Angela Alsobrooks is now running unopposed for Prince George’s County Executive
The last time the county elected a Republican was 1978.
With a $7.7 million grant, UMD researchers are leading a study on ticks
Three other institutions will operate similar labs.