College Park City Council votes to add second full-time animal control officer
The animal control officer is responsible for handling resident calls about pet surrenders and animal shelter requests.
UMD students attend SGA committees in anticipation of divestment resolution
Students hoped to gain committee voting rights for the resolution, which could be introduced in an SGA general body meeting as early as next week.
Prince George’s County officials hope to improve school transportation, student attendance
The Federal Transit Administration partnered with the U.S. Department of Education to find transportation strategies to increase student attendance.
Marylanders will vote on reproductive rights ballot question in 2024 election
The referendum would amend the state’s constitution to protect the “right to reproductive freedom,” which includes access to abortion and contraception.
New sports apparel store opens in College Park
Rally House, a retail partner of the Big Ten, offers products from well-known brands such as Under Armour and items from local businesses.
UMD graduate school dean Stephen Roth reflects on first year, future goals
Roth said his priorities include improving retention and graduation rates for underrepresented populations and increasing graduate student diversity.
UMD Counseling Center implements 2 new student support initiatives
The new initiatives include an embedded services program and the Mental Health Emergency Assessment and Response Team, dubbed “MHEART.”
Maryland receives $13.9 million in federal funding to help people with disabilities
The two five-year grants from the U.S. education department, which will begin this month, will help people with disabilities find employment and post-secondary education.
College Park City Council debates plan to replace city’s parking meters
Three quarters of identified city pay stations have reached their life expectancy of seven to 10 years, according to city documents.
UMD pop-up display spreads awareness about voting, 2024 election
The display, called "VOTE (Fearlessly)!," opened on Sept. 4 in Tawes Plaza as part of NEXTNow Fest.