UMD students say they’re misgendered. This event aimed to change that.
Pronouns Pronouncement Day was part of this university’s fourth annual Rise Above “-isms” week.
Gov. Larry Hogan announces more than $18 million in budget cuts to USM
USM Chancellor Robert Caret has empasized that no one will be laid off from their positions.
College Park officials discussed the need for local control over business permitting
Councilmembers want to transfer power from Prince George’s County.
UMD officials talk anytime dining success and possible Zipcar additions at RHA town hall
Dining Services has seen 30 percent more participation in their dining halls this semester, director Colleen Wright-Riva said.
Two College Park groups may receive grants to further their community service efforts
The council will vote on the grants at its next meeting on Nov. 15.
A tribal activist on the Dakota Access Pipeline front line spoke at UMD
Tara Houska, who served as the Native American adviser on the Bernie Sanders’ campaign, flew to Maryland to speak at this university’s Native Roots Monologues event.
UMD Critical Issues Poll finds both Democrats and Republicans want a change in politics
This is the first major poll conducted by the center. The program will conduct two major polls and four minor polls a year.
A UMD student launched a literary magazine with a mental health focus
The magazine is part of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Rise Above “-Isms” week this year.
A College Park-UMD partnership is offering tax credits for homeownership program donations
The program started in summer 2015 and provides $15,000 in zero-interest, 10-year loans to full-time city or university employees looking to live in College Park.
More than 700,000 Marylanders have cast early ballots so far. That’s a state record.
Early voting locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily until Nov. 3.