P.G. County sixth-graders present proposals to stop gang violence
The young students left education professor Francine Hultgren “very impressed.”
Maryland Gov. Hogan will sign bill terminating rapists’ parental rights
Versions of the bill failed to pass through committees in both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly nine times.
Author, public speaker visits UMD for lecture on campus racism
The event comes in wake of a few racist incidents within this university’s Greek life community.
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.
Research shows more mothers opting for out-of-hospital births
About 1.5 percent of all U.S. births now occur outside hospitals.
UMD’s computer, mathematical and natural sciences college just got a new dean
Amitabh Varshney has been part of this university’s computer science faculty since 2000.
Calvert Hills awaits community garden pending WMATA approval
At least 20 people would be able to use the community garden at once.
After passing Maryland Senate vote, Strategic Partnership Plan awaits Hogan’s approval
The bill would codify and expand existing partnerships between the University of Maryland, College Park and University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Prince George’s County Police investigate armed robbery near UMD campus
A restaurant on the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue was robbed, according to police.
A Maryland bill could make it easier for children of divorced parents to afford college
The proposed bill would give courts the authority to extend the age of majority for child support.