College Park has new yard waste containers — and this time, they’re beige
Yard waste collected from the carts will be turned into compost and mulch.
UMD’s undocumented student coordinator sees more requests after Trump’s DACA announcement
Since the announcement, this university’s undocumented student coordinator has met with some 13 students, half of whom she has seen at least 5 times.
UMD joins network that aims to attract and retain Baltimore-area students
The University of Maryland is the network’s newest member in nine years.
UMD’s Sigma Gamma Rho sorority chapter loses campus recognition after reports of hazing
The sorority will not be able to return to the campus until fall 2021.
College Park City Council wants to buy a local swim club for meeting space
The cost of acquiring and improving the property will be between $500,000 and $750,000.
U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown introduces bill to provide 2 free years of community college
If passed, the act would provide two years of community college for free and an affordable pathway for low-income students to a four-year college degree.
UMD students and faculty are coming together to help Hurricane Harvey victims
A manager from the Do Good Institute and CIVICUS students have organized fundraisers and a supply drive.
UMD’s mock trial coach resigned last week, but he’ll continue to work at UMB’s law school
Mark Graber resigned last week after an accidentally sent email exchange regarding Latino students’ qualifications for his mock trial class.
Meet the candidates in the fall 2017 College Park City Council elections
Mayor Patrick Wojahn announced in March that he plans to run for re-election, and is currently unopposed.
Charlottesville violence spurs UMD student groups to push for diversity initiatives
Student Government Association President A.J. Pruitt said he wants to propose initiatives including cultural competency training for all student group leaders.