College Park Academy online curriculum leads to high test scores The academy’s eighth graders outperformed the average high school test scores for Algebra I in Prince George’s County. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD announces changes to Code of Student Conduct have gone into effect The amended code took effect Jan. 1. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s “M” circle planting struggles amid fungal pathogens, utility malfunctions and Purple Line Instead of the usual flowers, the “M” has been covered in red mulch since last fall. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
City Council, CPCUP seek outside funding to boost College Park’s aesthetic appeal The two entities are hoping to nab a $11 million to $14 million grant. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD alumni speak out against the death of their relative, Honduran activist Berta Cáceres Cáceres was killed in her home in La Esperanza on March 3 in what many believe was a political assassination. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A former UMD student facing deportation has raised over $3,800 for legal fees Tochukwu Ibe-Ekeocha is facing a deportation hearing in December. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Graduate Student Government elects new president after impeaching the last one Michael Goodman ran unopposed in the special election. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD alum and NYT bestselling author discusses Hillary Clinton’s failed campaign The authors of the bestselling book are also planning to write another book about the 2020 elections. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD looks to maintain steady landfill diversion rates after 2015 decrease Less campus demolition work and a disposal site shutdown contributed to the lower rate. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Small donor matching legislation will be introduced in Prince George’s County Council Prince George’s County District 1 Councilwoman Mary Lehman sponsors the proposed bill. DBK Admin December 31, 0999