UMD alum and ‘The Wire’ creator David Simon held a fundraiser against Trump’s travel ban
The “Night of Support” event raised about $50,000 for the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland.
Another Chick-fil-A is coming to College Park – maybe
The proposed restaurant would be located across from Rita’s on Route 1.
Amazon’s new pickup location under Terrapin Row will open Wednesday
The retail store will be located under Building A of the apartment complex.
UMD student coalition teams up with Maryland delegate to push collective bargaining rights
Collective bargaining rights would allow student workers to negotiate their pay.
A UMB professor lost his research eligibility after multiple retractions
The professor subtly manipulated images, said Retraction Watch co-founder Ivan Oransky.
UMD students experienced the dangers of texting and driving through virtual reality
The presentation was delivered through Samsung Gear VR, allowing participants to see the perils of distracted driving firsthand.
A Montgomery County lawmaker’s bill calls for 24/7 access to Plan B on college campuses
“People don’t just have sex during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.”
A UMD student group is donating 300 books to a D.C. juvenile detention center
Justice for Juniors travels to the Youth Services Center each week, serving as mentors by working with the teenagers there.
University of Maryland welcomes new women’s rights chapter to campus
In the group’s first meeting, 25 students wrote letters to U.S. representatives and Senators.
A $100,000 grant would help the University System of Maryland promote open-source textbooks
These resources are openly licensed and oftentimes free, helping to save students money.