“He’s an unforgettable guy”: College Park community gathers to remember Farhad Siddique About 100 community members gathered on McKeldin Mall to pay their respects Wednesday night. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Jordan McNair’s parents create scholarship fund, educational programming for athletes McNair died from heatstroke he suffered at a Maryland football team practice. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Memorial service planned for alum John McNamara at UMD’s chapel The service is set for July 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Your guide to the Maryland gubernatorial primaries Read our coverage of the Democrats’ race to challenge Gov. Larry Hogan. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Permit parking fees could go up for College Park Towers and the downtown parking garage The ordinance would decrease the number of spaces in the garage from 125 to 100 as well. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD SGA condemns lack of sustainability initiatives in University Strategic Plan The plan is 32 pages, but there’s no environmental information to be found. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD alumni create free app to keep unwanted credit card charges in check The app currently has about 65,000 signups. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Advocates for people with disabilities marched almost 40 miles from Baltimore to D.C. Participants aimed to raise awareness for the votes of people with disabilities in the upcoming presidential election. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland announces $75 million initiative to support student philanthropy work Maryland has pre-authorized $20 million to support a new public policy building over the next two fiscal years. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD announces $1.5 billion fundraising campaign that’s halfway complete The campaign is called “Fearless Ideas: The Campaign for Maryland.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999