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South Asian leaders in Maryland hope to inspire a new generation of politicians

Together, Wanika Fisher and Aruna Miller hope to inspire a new generation of South Asian leaders to increase political involvement for the historically underrepresented community.

Akshaj Gaur
February 28, 2023

UMD students, staff tackle tough tech job market

Job cuts at large tech companies raised concerns among computer science students, who are increasingly reconsidering their search strategies.

Nene Narh-Mensah
February 28, 2023

Prince George’s County Council looks to subsidize private security cameras

The ordinance was introduced in response to the killing of 13-year-old Jayz Agnew last November.

Akshaj Gaur
February 28, 2023

Prince George’s County Council requests investigation into ballooning school construction costs

The claims stem from the Prince George’s County Council Retreat in December where two whistleblowers accused the county and its school board of poor resource management.

Akshaj Gaur
February 27, 2023

Minimal staffing makes forging corporate partnerships a challenge for UMD programs

The turnaround for client contracts is bogged down because there is only one person to handle each collaboration between students at this university and companies.

Olivia Nicholson
February 27, 2023

‘They deserve not to be forgotten’: UMD community honors MSU shooting victims

This university’s new Students Demand Action chapter organized the vigil.

Olivia Wolfson
February 27, 2023

Maryland bill would legalize medical aid in dying

The 2023 legislative session marks the first year the bill has earned the support of the state’s governor.

Marijke Friedman
February 27, 2023

Students, local businesses rally to aid earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

The University of Maryland’s Turkish Student Organization began a donation campaign and shared it with various departments to reach more students.

Marwa Barakat
February 26, 2023

UMD students host candlelight vigil marking one year of war in Ukraine

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, there have been thousands of casualties and more than 7 million Ukrainian refugees have fled into Europe.

Katharine Wilson
February 24, 2023

Capital Bikeshare station to come to College Park

Capital Bikeshare, operated by Lyft, is a popular bike share service with stations in the Washington metro area.

Katharine Wilson
February 24, 2023