Kate Kennedy will not run for reelection to College Park City Council
Kennedy said she thinks the city council isn’t focusing enough on larger policy initiatives, which she prioritizes.
High confirmation rate for incoming UMD freshmen spurs housing stress among students
An email last month said the resident life department has experienced a notable increase in on-campus housing requests from new students.
UMD DOTS to require registration for e-bikes and e-scooters
By Oct. 2, all privately-owned electric scooters and bicycles must be registered with DOTS or owners may see consequences, such as fines and booting.
PGCPS community welcomes new superintendent’s experience, fresh ideas
Millard House II has more than 25 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors.
Supreme Court strikes down Biden student loan forgiveness plan
With a vote of 6-3, the court deemed President Joe Biden’s loan forgiveness plan illegal.
Supreme Court restricts affirmative action in college admissions
Both state and private universities will no longer be allowed to consider race in their admissions process.
Prince George’s County expected to ban plastic bags in stores starting 2024
The “Better Bag Bill” garnered unanimous support from the county council and several members cited the rise of air and ocean pollution as a critical issue.
‘Light of sunshine’: UMD student Samuel Castañeda remembered as cheerful, funny friend
Castañeda, who was a sophomore information science major at the University of Maryland, died May 9 at age 19 in a car accident.
Finalists for UMD diversity and inclusion assistant vice president role share priorities
The person selected for the position will report to Georgina Dodge, the university’s diversity and inclusion vice president.
UMD GSG elects executive board, approves budget for next year
University of Maryland government and politics doctoral student Autumn Perkey will serve as the GSG’s president for the next academic year.