“Coffee rust” is killing Latin American plants. A UMD professor is searching for a cure. Priscila Chaverri will be traveling to Costa Rica to collect and study the fungi. Kimberly Escobar October 27, 2016
UMD’s president rarely meets with his permanent diversity commissions. But the groups want more support. Instead, the commission chairs interact with other members of the administration. Jessie Campisi October 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton announced where she’s spending election night, and it’s pretty symbolic The building is known for its glass ceilings. Rebecca Rainey October 27, 2016
A man took a pickaxe to Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Wednesday Trump was spending the day in Washington for the grand opening of his new hotel. Rebecca Rainey October 27, 2016
“Thursday was much more … lit”: Applebee’s karaoke on Route 1 returns to original time Karaoke nights had been moved to Tuesdays beginning last month. Evan Berkowitz October 27, 2016
University Police respond to suspicious activity, CDS violation, fire This week in crime. Michael Brice-Saddler October 27, 2016
A program providing free dental care to PG County residents is making a return in 2017 The 2014 event in Xfinity Center served more than 1,000 county residents. Hannah Lang October 27, 2016
A record-high 60 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana, poll finds Among millennials, it’s even higher. Freelance Reporter October 27, 2016
A UMD professor released a music album for cats in 2015. Now, it’s blowing up in the U.K. The album cracked the Top 40 on the U.K.’s billboard charts last week. Rachel Kuipers October 27, 2016
UMD graduate students called for improved communication, uniform stipends during an open forum Discussion from the forum might affect who is selected as the new dean of the graduate school. Natalie Schwartz October 26, 2016