UMD professor’s research reveals youth favor protesting over voting
Government and politics professor Stella Rouse found younger generations prefer the immediate satisfaction of protests and boycotting.
Md. Gov.-elect Wes Moore announces first administrative appointments
Fagan Harris, who has never worked in government before, will be serving as the administration’s chief of staff.
UMD student health insurance sees largest price hike in a decade
The annual price of this university’s Student Health Insurance Plan increased by roughly 38 percent.
UMD to offer free menstrual products in dorm bathrooms
Once the department has all of the products and dispensers, they will work to roll out the initiative into restrooms as soon as possible.
College Park City Council holds contentious debate on pandemic relief funds to businesses
City staff recommended $350,000 in funding to Grillmarx prior to the meeting.
UMD will still prohibit cannabis on campus after statewide legalization
Since cannabis is controlled under federal law, it is not permitted on campus under the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.
Democrat David Trone holds on to win closest U.S. House race in Maryland
Trone’s victory means Democrats will continue to hold seven of Maryland’s eight seats in the U.S. House.
UMD breaks ground for Stanley R. Zupnik Hall interdisciplinary engineering building
The 157,000 square foot building will feature virtual, interdisciplinary research, instructional labs, a seminar classroom and a conference and meeting space.
PGCPS board approves controversial boundary proposal
The plan aims to address the rising student populations countywide by balancing under-enrolled and over-enrolled schools.
Strong community bonds help Black UMD grads top the nation in pursuing doctorates
The university recently ranked first among non-historically Black colleges and universities for the number of Black alumni that go on to earn doctorate degrees.