College Park and UMD officials address Black Lives Matter at Maryland Discourse event
The most discussed question of the night was whether this university was active in the movement.
College Park District 3 candidates debate noise complaints and tax breaks
The four District 3 candidates took part in a forum in City Hall Wednesday night, days before the city’s elections.
UMD alumnus Maurice Dorsey speaks on experience of race over 68 years
Though a school was in walking distance to his house growing up, Dorsey couldn’t go there because it was segregated.
A new UMD center aims to improve public education by collaborating with local teachers
This university’s education college announced the foundation of The Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement on Oct. 11.
Student groups are pushing for UMD to hire a full-time immigration lawyer
ProtectUMD plans to craft a proposal for the position and present it to the campus administration.
Catholic, Jewish and Muslim students and faculty find common ground in interfaith panel
The event featured six panelists and drew visitors from Catholic Terps, Hillel and the Muslim Student Association for a conversation about dispelling religious stereotypes.
ESPN’s Kevin Merida visits UMD for journalism-based discussion
Kevin Merida assumed his position as editor in chief of ESPN’s new publication The Undefeated in October.
UMD Muslim advocacy group hosts event for immigrants to share their experiences
The University of Maryland’s Muslim Alliance for Social Change was founded in 2017.
UMD SGA discusses possible program reducing student Metro fares
If implemented, the program would provide unlimited Metrorail and Metrobus rides for about $1 per student per day.
UMD will see three new sets of solar panels by the end of the year
The university will install new solar panels on the Regents Drive, Mowatt Lane and Terrapin Trail parking garages.