College Park City Council aims to increase student engagement in city affairs
Council members proposed creating a neighborhood guide to introduce students to civic associations, public officials and other parts of city government.
Sophomore Erika Holdren elected as next UMD RHA president
Holdren, RHA's current dining services advisory board coordinator, ran against current RHA vice president Aiden Wechsler.
UMD SGA candidates begin campaign for 2023 elections
Students will vote for candidates from United Maryland and Aspire Maryland between April 24-26.
UMD DOTS applies for grant to fund electric buses on campus
In 2021, university President Darryll Pines announced that the university was committed to having an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2035.
UMD SGA promotes sustainability efforts and electric buses on campus
Along with promoting a fossil-free campus, the organization has also been pushing for funding for electric buses on campus.
College Park looks to invest in safer, more extensive bike lanes
The proposed budget includes more than $624,000 for building safety barriers along Rhode Island Avenue’s bike lanes and $45,000 for a study to evaluate the impact of adding one-way streets and bike lanes in Old Town.
UMD student repurposes food waste into renewable energy
Fermented food waste is a product that has already been partially broken down, as opposed to non-fermented. Once it is converted to methane, it can be used for applications such as heating, electricity and fertilizer.
UMD GSG supports health insurance waiver requirement for graduate students
Currently, graduate students can enroll with the plan by choice, while undergraduates are automatically enrolled.
UMD students emphasize inclusion at Occupy McKeldin sexual assault awareness event
The eight-hour event featured eight guest speakers, chalking, therapy dogs, thrift shop pop-ups and raffles. It also included the new addition of a mental health resources table to support sexual assault victims on this university’s campus.
Activists criticize Prince George’s County Council bill pausing townhome development
The proposed bill would look to promote growth in county-defined transit hubs by placing a two-year pause on townhome development in areas that are not as transit-oriented.