University of Maryland, Baltimore’s medical school began Zika vaccine testing last week Developing a safe and effective vaccine “is critical to protect the public at large,” one researcher said. Rachel Kuipers September 20, 2016
The SGA wants to add a mandatory student fee to fund UMD’s Title IX office Title IX Officer Catherine Carroll says the office has been understaffed and underfunded for years. Sam Reilly September 20, 2016
Every year a student dies from hazing. Hazing Prevention Week wants to end the practice. This university hosted a “Goat” screening Monday in Stamp Student Union to raise awareness. Natalie Schwartz September 19, 2016
Not a fan of the bars? Terps After Dark is offering more alternatives to alcohol. A hypnotist, campfire and Cosmic Bowling are just a handful of offered events. Julianne Heberlein September 19, 2016
McKeldin Mall will reopen Monday, almost one month behind schedule Phase one of construction on McKeldin Mall started back in late May to fix flooding issues. Lindsey Feingold September 19, 2016
The Hotel at the University of Maryland could open as early as spring 2017 Officials hope The Hotel will increase foot traffic on Route 1. Carly Kempler September 19, 2016
College Park now has a college student’s dream: a smoke shop by a pizza place The new smoke shop is in between Slices Pizza Co. and Northwest Chinese Food. Rebecca Rainey September 19, 2016
After alleged abuse, Prince George’s County school board members call for new leadership The federal government terminated the county’s $6.4 million Head Start grant in August as a result of the allegations. Angela Jacob September 18, 2016
What the University of Maryland is doing to prevent Zika from coming to campus There have been 95 Zika cases in the state of Maryland, as of Sept. 14. Sam Reilly September 18, 2016
Some University of Maryland students are taking time off to work in the wind tunnel The university’s wind tunnel is the second largest among U.S. colleges Rachel Kuipers September 18, 2016