UMD and Bowie State University push for diversity in educational research
The two universities are leading a program that will fund and guide research about education by diverse undergraduates.
All four of Baltimore’s Confederate monuments were removed overnight
The statues’ removal comes just days after a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one woman dead and several injured.
Trump’s transgender military ban isn’t sitting well with members of UMD’s LGBT community
This university’s LGBT Equity Center is launching the #TransTerps educational campaign this fall, which director Luke Jensen said was “well-timed.”
Prince George’s County volunteer firefighter accuses another firefighter of assault
The alleged confrontation took place at the scene of a fire in Berwyn Heights on Sunday.
PG County Executive Rushern Baker will run for governor
Baker joins two other Democratic candidates who are challenging Republic Gov. Larry Hogan.
UMD Police arrest 2 people after finding stolen car with drugs hidden under seats
An officer described the amount of drugs found as “enough.”
Photo gallery: Vigil at Bowie State University for student killed at UMD
The vigil held for Richard Collins III, a Bowie State University student, in Bowie State University’s Samuel L. Myers auditorium on Monday, May…
Edward St. John attends dedication ceremony of new UMD building named after him
The new building on McKeldin Mall will be open for the summer session.
Chesapeake Bay’s overall health has increased, but still has room for improvements
The bay received an overall health index of 54 percent, up from 53 percent in 2015 and 50 percent in 2014.
UMD students transcribe diary of former slave owner during Civil War
The students hope their transcriptions will be used for future research.