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.
UMD announces changes to Code of Student Conduct have gone into effect
The amended code took effect Jan. 1.
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.
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.
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.
A former UMD student facing deportation has raised over $3,800 for legal fees
Tochukwu Ibe-Ekeocha is facing a deportation hearing in December.
UMD Graduate Student Government elects new president after impeaching the last one
Michael Goodman ran unopposed in the special election.
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.
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.
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.