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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
PG County Executive Rushern Baker will run for governor Baker joins two other Democratic candidates who are challenging Republic Gov. Larry Hogan. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Police arrest 2 people after finding stolen car with drugs hidden under seats An officer described the amount of drugs found as “enough.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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… DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students transcribe diary of former slave owner during Civil War The students hope their transcriptions will be used for future research. DBK Admin December 31, 0999