Maryland legislature finalizes framework for cannabis legalization The bill’s passage came two days before the end of the 2023 legislative session. Marijke Friedman April 11, 2023
PGCPS sees big losses in geometry and algebra proficiency English language arts proficiency level increased across the five most populous counties in Maryland. Parker Leipzig April 11, 2023
Yahentamitsi Dining Hall sees most hand swipes since 2017 South Campus Dining Hall had the second highest number of hand waves with 30 percent, and 251 North accounted for about 14 percent of hand waves. Natalie Weger April 11, 2023
Meet the candidates running for mayor in College Park’s special election Election day voting will be held May 6 at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will be at Davis Hall from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m May 2. Katharine Wilson April 9, 2023
A UMD student’s guide to observing Ramadan on campus During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, emphasize reading the Holy Quran and focus on building better habits for the rest of the year. Marwa Barakat April 7, 2023
PGCPS educators call for data-driven, innovative approach from new CEO After current CEO Monica Goldson announced her planned retirement in January, the school system launched its first CEO search since 2019. Akshaj Gaur April 7, 2023
UMD GRAD Day features interdisciplinary student research Almost 50 graduate students presented research in various fields. Marwa Barakat April 6, 2023
UMPD saw surge in student transport to hospitals for mental health last year There were 82 transports to hospitals as a result of an emergency psychiatric situation last year, according to Lt. Rosanne Hoaas. Katharine Wilson April 6, 2023
Maryland attorney general releases report detailing sex abuse in Baltimore Archdiocese 156 people who were Catholic priests or associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore had allegedly sexually assaulted more than 600 children over an 80-year period. Sasha Allen April 5, 2023
UMD announces new Center for Community Engagement The new center will coordinate with units across campus to foster new opportunities for community-engaged scholarship, instruction and service. Natalie Weger April 5, 2023