Here are 3 takeaways from UMPD’s 2023 Annual Security Report
Crime reports to University of Maryland Police increased by 90 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to its 2023 Annual Security Report.
Reproductive rights, democracy top of mind for College Park voters during early voting
Early voting in Maryland took place between Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, as voters weighed in on key races in the Nov. 5 election.
UMD students reflect on Kamala Harris’ impact on underrepresented communities
Kamala Harris made history in August when she became the first woman of Black and South Asian heritage to lead a major political party’s ticket.
Former University Park Mayor Joel Biermann arrested for child sexual abuse materials
Biermann faces 22 charges for possession of child sexual abuse materials and six additional child sexual abuse materials-related charges.
UMD student tour guides reflect on transition to paid model
Maryland Images, which comprised about 150 students, was disbanded over the summer and replaced with a model that pays tour guides $17 an hour.
UMD lecturer Dominique Mwepu remembered as caring instructor, lighthearted friend
Dominique Mwepu, a lecturer in the hearing and speech sciences department, was killed in a pedestrian collision on Sept. 30. He was 53.
How an Angela Alsobrooks win would affect Prince George’s County government
If Alsobrooks wins, the process for selecting the next county executive will depend on when Alsobrooks resigns from her position.
Subway opens new location in Stamp
Subway, which was previously in TerpZone, relocated to replace Saladworks in the food court.
Lack of lighting, uneven sidewalk cracks headline UMD SGA Safety Walk findings
Event attendees included Student Government Association committee members, university personnel and University of Maryland Police.
UMD engineering students develop hands-on kits for young learners
University of Maryland engineering students in an entrepreneurial design realization course are developing “get out and learn,” or GOAL kits.