Startup FlexEl moves operations to College Park facility
After outgrowing its campus facility, the startup — which designs and markets batteries — found a new, larger home close by.
City Council considers Complete and Green Streets Policy to improve local roads
The end goal would be increased attractiveness and accessibility.
This year’s Bitcamp sees more female participants, many virtual reality projects
UMD’s third annual 36-hour hackathon hosted 1,100 students from across the country.
U.S. chief data scientist returns to UMD for talk on future of field
DJ Patil landed a job as the first U.S. chief data scientist in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
UMD students organize fundraising gala to honor “Baltimore Batman”
For almost a decade and a half, Lenny Robinson gave sick children hope and “changed their world.” Friday’s fundraiser aimed to help keep his legacy alive.
Leslie King-Hammond leads Driskell Center lecture on evolution of African-American art
Hammond’s work with African-American art and children from Baltimore inspired her to work with organizations that would help students continue to express their frustrations and struggles through art.
UMD athletic coaches talk leadership on and off the field
Four University of Maryland athletic coaches spoke to an audience of about 25 students and faculty members.
Steve Chen elected University of Maryland RHA president for next academic year
The organization’s newly elected president and vice president will take office May 3.
UMD University Senate approves updated Strategic Plan
The strategic plan would introduce new majors, increase graduate fellowship funding and emphasize recruiting minority faculty.
Potomac River receives best grade ever on health report
The river earned a “D” in 2011 and a “C” in 2013 from the conservancy report.