UMD community in ‘deepest shock’ after ex-Mayor Patrick Wojahn’s child pornography arrest
Wojahn was arrested and charged Thursday with 56 counts of child pornography. He resigned his city government position Wednesday evening.
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn resigns as he faces child pornography charges
Police linked a social media account to Wojahn that contained explicit child sexual abuse material with prepubescent boys and older men.
UMD residential facilities department plans to renovate Ellicott Community
Facilities Management is also prepared to consult architects and engineers to finish a design to replace the South Hill Community’s underground infrastructure.
UMD SGA to purchase sexual assault prevention items
The items include cup covers that prevent roofies and straws to use through the covers.
Complaints about micromobility infrastructure persist as UMD plans bike lane study
The goal is to study feasibility and determine other productive locations for bike lanes around the campus.
UMD community celebrates Thurgood Marshall at public policy building naming ceremony
University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman said at the ceremony that it was important to acknowledge this university's segregationist past, which Marshall had a hand in eliminating.
Black researchers at UMD advocate for representation, mentorship
Black researchers at this university are opening new paths for Black students by showing them the options available to them.
UMD LGBTQ+ Equity Center director finalists share goals for role
The office searched for a director last spring after former acting director Shige Sakurai departed in February 2022.
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.
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.