UMD, College Park officials discuss benefits of Purple Line
Projected advantages for the city include decreased traffic on Route 1 and urbanization.
DOTS allows UMD students to challenge parking tickets via Skype
DOTS expects to allow about 20 students to use this service every week.
Leo Van Munching Jr., UMD alumnus and benefactor, dies at 89
He is the namesake of Van Munching Hall and was president of the importing company that held the Heineken and Amstel Light beer franchises.
RHA approves increase for room fees and parking permits
The RHA approved several budget proposals to increase the cost of parking permits and student meal plans.
SGA passes resolution to revive 2012 syllabus bill
The 2012 bill says class syllabi should be available online at the time of registration.
Terp Thon’s Day of Miracles raises more than $100,000, breaks record
The student organization decided to up the ante after “crushing” their $15,000 goal last year.
College Park’s Duvall Field has a new concession stand and plaza
The field is the largest city-owned recreational facility.
MaryPIRG, professors look for solution to high textbook costs
University professor suggests using open-source textbooks to combat high textbook prices.
Policy consultant Maya Rockeymoore Cummings joins the race for Maryland governor
She’s one of eight Democrats and two women in the race.
Terp Farm increases crop production, student involvement
In 2015, the farm grew 11,233 pounds of vegetables.