UMD DOTS, students paint crosswalks to raise awareness for pedestrian safety
Studies show painted crosswalks help drivers identify pedestrians and prevent accidents.
‘A community in crisis’: UMD graduate students reflect on mental health challenges
From Oct. 2 to Oct. 6, the GSG collaborated with other organizations at the university to organize two events during the campus-wide Mental Health Awareness Week.
UMD event aims to reconcile relationships between community, law enforcement
“Blessings of the Badge” was part of a nationwide initiative known as Faith & Blue Weekend, and has been held annually since 2021 at this university.
‘Every Child Matters’: UMD native, indigenous student group decries residential schools
The fundraiser recognized Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation — also known as ‘Orange Shirt Day.’
UMD employees seek more remote working options, specific telework policies
Supervisors have ultimate discretion to approve or deny telework for their employees.
Food delivery robots could soon come to UMD
If Starship establishes a partnership with this university, the robot would deliver food ordered by students via the GrubHub app.
UMD community hosts event series to recognize Mental Health Awareness Week
The Mental Health Awareness Week events, which began Monday and run through Friday, include plant decorating and a self-care fair.
College Park businesses could receive up to $200K through business retention fund
The fund's goal is to help businesses who wish to stay in the city, College Park’s economic development director said.
UMD students, local politicians gather for women’s empowerment event
The politicians, all from Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, shared their leadership stories.
UMD bus crash on Route 1 leaves dozens injured
The Prince George’s County Police Department and the University of Maryland Police Department are investigating the cause of the crash.