First-of-its-kind film festival at UMD sheds light on Central America The three-day festival features panel discussions with actors and directors. Freelance Reporter September 17, 2016
“That was her last wish”: UMD alumna, WWII vet laid to rest at Arlington Elaine Harmon was one of more than 1,000 Women Airforce Service Pilots. Freelance Reporter September 15, 2016
UMD students realized a piloted, solar-powered helicopter didn’t exist. So they made one. It stayed in the air for nine seconds. Freelance Reporter September 15, 2016
UMD is ranked as a top LGBT-friendly campus, but some transgender students don’t agree Some students have reported experiencing transphobic jokes and microaggressions in the classroom. Naomi Grant September 15, 2016
The information sciences major will have a new home in Hornbake Library The project is scheduled to begin in November and end in March. Lindsey Feingold September 15, 2016
UMD’s revamped GIS center offers hands-on mapping experience for students From a motion capture space to a conference room with geospacial displays, Lefrak Hall’s first floor has it all. Lindsey Feingold September 15, 2016
University Police respond to suspicious person, hate bias, telephone/email misuse This week in crime. Michael Brice-Saddler September 15, 2016
“Either maintain it, or don’t plant it”: College Park will remove trees after backlash The 17-year-old trees on Wichita Avenue in College Park have been causing problems for residents. Alex Carolan September 15, 2016
College Park City Council plans to glitz up its Hollywood neighborhood A fitness trail is one of the proposed additions. Carly Kempler September 15, 2016
UMD could help address the “serious shortage” of day care in College Park The facility would offer 120 spots for children up to 5 years old. Alex Carolan September 15, 2016