UMD’s Sigma Gamma Rho sorority chapter loses campus recognition after reports of hazing
The sorority will not be able to return to the campus until fall 2021.
College Park City Council wants to buy a local swim club for meeting space
The cost of acquiring and improving the property will be between $500,000 and $750,000.
U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown introduces bill to provide 2 free years of community college
If passed, the act would provide two years of community college for free and an affordable pathway for low-income students to a four-year college degree.
UMD students and faculty are coming together to help Hurricane Harvey victims
A manager from the Do Good Institute and CIVICUS students have organized fundraisers and a supply drive.
UMD’s mock trial coach resigned last week, but he’ll continue to work at UMB’s law school
Mark Graber resigned last week after an accidentally sent email exchange regarding Latino students’ qualifications for his mock trial class.
Meet the candidates in the fall 2017 College Park City Council elections
Mayor Patrick Wojahn announced in March that he plans to run for re-election, and is currently unopposed.
Charlottesville violence spurs UMD student groups to push for diversity initiatives
Student Government Association President A.J. Pruitt said he wants to propose initiatives including cultural competency training for all student group leaders.
UMD students join DC protest to condemn white supremacists in Charlottesville
Students joined hundreds of demonstrators Monday to condemn white supremacists in response to a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday.
UMD animal rights group pays students $5 to watch factory farming documentary
One attendee brought dogs to help soothe viewers who were upset by the footage.
College Park City Council OKs Hollywood Gateway Park after years of delays
The city bought the land in the 4700 block of Edgewood Road in 2008, and approved the park plan July 4.