UMD Senate approves two new post-baccalaureate programs
The senate approved the creation of two post-baccalaureate degree programs in climate policy and hearing and speech sciences Wednesday.
Legalized sports betting in Maryland brings concerns about gambling addiction
There are risks to gambling of any kind, especially when it’s available through apps like it now is in Maryland, according to Dr. Stephen McDaniel.
College Park City Council considers free tutoring program for K-12 students
The program will not be connected directly to schools, so it will be a voluntary service for students who want to use the resource.
New UMD biotech campus to open in Montgomery County in 2023
The new campus, named the University of Maryland 3 — Institute for Health Computing, will focus on life sciences research.
Prince George’s County Council to focus on transparent development, environment
Incoming members of the Prince George's County Council are looking to rebuild public trust.
UMD students win interactive case competition with web chatbot
The student team’s solution was to use artificial intelligence to help chatbots better detect user emotions and provide more accurate answers.
New UMD team will address bike, e-scooter safety complaints and infrastructure gaps
This year, there has been an increase in unsafe riding practices and reports of accidents on sidewalks, according to a statement from the university's Department of Transportation.
At UMD golf course, researchers and environmentalists find a place alongside golfers
Academic departments and programs — including the FIRE program, the entomology department and the applied agriculture institute — have also used the golf course for projects and research.
Buzzing returns to UMD after summer storm took out bee hives
The bees returned to the campus at the end of October after a massive storm in July tore down their hives and wrecked some of their homes.
Construction on Route 1 causes gas line leak, road closures
According to a 5 p.m. UMD Alert, work crews were still on site addressing the issue. Parts of Route 1 are still closed to cars and pedestrians.