Prince George’s County Council hopes to make HIV resources more equitable
In 2022, the county recorded the highest HIV diagnosis rate in Maryland, alongside Baltimore City, according to the state health department.
Hundreds of UMD students gather for presidential debate watch parties across campus
Students across the political spectrum held the events in dorms, academic buildings and Stamp Student Union
Wes Moore headlines UMD event to launch Maryland Climate Corps, service year programs
The Maryland Climate Corps aims to grow the state’s climate workforce, according to a news release from Moore.
New sports apparel store to receive grant from College Park
The council will provide Rally House with a business retention and attraction assistance grant that could be up to $130,000.
Maryland Hillel breaks ground on new, larger facility
The start of construction on the new, 39,105-square-foot building marks the end of a nearly decade-long project.
UMD students can now get alerts for favorite dining hall foods
A sophomore computer science major launched a website in August that allows users to search for specific dining hall foods.
New UMD student liaisons hope to bolster ESL programs, student engagement
Erica Otte, a senior government and politics major, will serve as the student liaison and John Fahmy will be the deputy student liaison.
UMD SGA plans to prioritize transparency, student voter turnout
The University of Maryland SGA executive board plans to prioritize transparency and increasing student voter turnout during the 2024-25 academic year.
UMD DOTS implements required micromobility training, lower speed limit
Students must complete the course and obtain a certificate before they can register their privately owned electric micromobility vehicles for use on campus.
UMD construction round-up: Purple Line, new athletic centers see progress
Here is a look at the status of this university’s construction efforts.