UMD students with disabilities want more campus resources and support
Some students called for a place on the campus to connect to other students with disabilities, as well as a disability studies minor.
Students advocate for more mental health resources for UMD’s undocumented immigrants
Some undocumented students say they may be less inclined to seek mental health help because of the stigma attached to it in many of their communities.
Urbanization and economic development could curb infectious diseases, UMD study finds
The study analyzed infectious diseases in 60 different countries and their potential causes.
City Council, Greek Life members discuss racism after noose found in UMD fraternity house
A noose was found in the kitchen of Phi Tau’s chapter house on Fraternity Row on April 27.
Obamacare lowered the financial burden of health care, a UMD professor’s study shows
The American Health Care Act, which is under consideration by the Senate, could cause millions to lose coverage and affect students at this university and others.
May is officially Bicycle Month in College Park
The city plans to host a variety of bike-related events to celebrate May as Bicycle Month.
UMD’s RHA announces new communications, philanthropy and administrative executives
The 10 new executives will serve next school year, as will new President Dana Rodriguez and new Vice President Tzvi Glazer.
UMD’s public health school is about to get even more renovations
The project will start in September and aims to be completed by March 2018.
College Park’s revitalization comes at a cost, some residents say
“College Park has more than just the University of Maryland,” a District 1 resident said.
Chesapeake Bay’s overall health has increased, but still has room for improvements
The bay received an overall health index of 54 percent, up from 53 percent in 2015 and 50 percent in 2014.