Maryland doxxing prevention bill fails to advance in state legislature The bill would have prevented the distribution of students’ personal information — such as their name, address or place of employment. Sanya Wason April 8, 2025
UMD community members dance, share food at Palestinian culture celebration About 100 people gathered in this university’s Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center as part of the Palestinian Culture Club’s inaugural culture night. Lillian Glaros April 8, 2025
2 UMD alumni pledge $1 million to renovate, expand Benjamin Building Construction on the renovations is slated to begin in 2030. Katherine Schutzman April 8, 2025
Supreme Court pauses federal ruling demanding US return wrongly deported Maryland man In an emergency request to the Supreme Court, the justice department said the order to return Abrego Garcia would be “unprecedented and indefensible." Akshaj Gaur April 7, 2025
UMD launches new website for maintenance, repair requests Facilities Service Central allows university community members to submit requests, track the status of requests and request assistance. Stella Canino April 7, 2025
Federal judge reaffirms order to return wrongfully deported Maryland man ICE deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to El Salvador last month due to what officials said was an “administrative error.” Sam Gauntt April 7, 2025
Fencer disqualified at UMD tournament after refusing to face opponent she says was trans Before her tournament match, fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee and removed her mask to protest her opponent. Pera Onal April 7, 2025
New upscale, sports-themed restaurant PrimeTime opens in College Park The restaurant features American cuisine, including steaks and burgers, seafood, salads and more. Keira Hardesty April 7, 2025
Trump administration appeals judge’s order to return wrongfully deported Maryland man A judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration violated the law because it deported an El Salvadoran citizen, “without any legal process.” Akshaj Gaur April 5, 2025
Interfaith coalition calls on Maryland to increase data protections for college students More than 50 organizations signed a letter to lawmakers that encourages them to take action against federal attempts to use personal data to detain students. Oliver Mack April 4, 2025