UPDATED: Dozens of UMD buildings, dorms still without water after ‘massive’ main break
At least 26 dorms and all South Campus Commons apartments, along with 21 university buildings were affected by Monday’s water outage.
UMD researchers’ ‘nose on a chip’ device could technologically replicate sense of smell
Once developed, the device could detect spolied food, drugs and bombs, help diagnose diseases and more.
UMD community discusses battle over banned books
Panelists at the event said that books are increasingly being banned from public school libraries on the whims of a minority of parents.
UMD SGA to investigate renaming Francis Scott Key Hall
The committee— called the Key Legacy Assessment Board— will determine whether Francis Scott Key aligns with this university’s mission and values.
UMD Arab students celebrate community at cultural night
The celebration was the group's biggest event of the fall semester, according to the Organization of Arab Students' president.
College Park’s District 3 city council candidates debate term limits, affordable housing
District 3, the most student-heavy district in College Park, has three candidates running in the Nov. 5 elections for its two seats.
UMD researchers creating video-calling platform for inclusive workplace communication
The Fostering Inclusivity through Technology platform seeks to help remedy workplace miscommunications between autistic and non-autistic people
EPA determines fuel burned at College Park Airport detrimental to public health
The EPA’s endangerment finding means that the Federal Aviation Administration must develop standards that control or eliminate aircraft lead emissions.
College Park’s District 1 city council candidates debate development, transit
All five residents vying for a spot participated in the debate, which was sponsored by local newspaper College Park Here and Now.
UMD GSG members encourage more students to join amid high seat vacancy
The group started the semester with fewer representatives than last year, but is now at similar numbers.