UMD’s first annual anime and video game convention draws 300
Students showed up in Princess Peach gowns, rainbow wigs and other cosplay outfits.
RHA and Resident Life consider activity and date changes for UMD’s non-alcoholic tailgate
The groups have hosted Terp Up For Game Day since the 2014-15 school year.
PRWeek named a UMD senior its Student of the Year
PRWeek’s competition prompted students to create a campaign launching a spokesfigure for the Swedish furniture retailer IKEA.
Maryland lawmakers approve bill to preserve funding for Planned Parenthood
The bill would direct $2.7 million to Planned Parenthood in the event Congress moves to defund the organization.
Body found along Indian Creek Trail near Lake Artemesia
Police are launching a death investigation.
UMD closes out Women’s History Month with Celebration of Women event
Seven female members of the university community received Women of Influence awards.
The College Park Metro will close for two weeks in April as part of SafeTrack construction
Officials also said the Purple Line is still on schedule to open in five years.
MaryPIRG is petitioning to expand small donor matching programs in Maryland
The group is discouraging campaign donations from large corporations.
UMD Police arrest 2 drivers, pull over 11 cars during sobriety checkpoint on Route 1
On average, University Police conducts two sobriety checkpoints each year.
UMD students are working with Dining Services to monitor and reduce food waste
Twelve students from the Environment, Technology and Economy Scholars program will measure food waste in the dining halls.