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.
University of Maryland announces its new chief diversity officer
Roger L. Worthington, a UMD professor, was named interim associate provost and chief diversity officer.
UMD education college’s new dean is longtime faculty member Jennifer Rice
Rice will take over as the college’s new dean on July 1.
The Hotel at UMD is taking reservations for late August before opening in July
Four new restaurants and multiple conference rooms will be available to guests when The Hotel opens.
UMPD is working with FBI to determine whether Saturday’s homicide was a hate crime
A University of Maryland student has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as first-degree assault.
UMD SGA president A.J. Pruitt plans to reject portion of SGA honorarium
Pruitt is eligible for full tuition remission at this university, as his parents have worked for the University of Maryland, Baltimore since 2000, and UMB does not offer the undergraduate programs he studies.
PGPD investigating killing of man found dead near Lake Artemesia
The state medical examiner determined that the victim died from blunt force trauma to the body.
UMD students celebrated Israel Fest, while boycott was held nearby
The festival and boycott remained separate this year, and there was no police intervention.
UMD ranks 15th in total recycling in national tournament
The University of Maryland recycled more than 800,000 pounds of waste over the competition’s eight-week period.
College Park officially recognizes Arbor Day and dedicates a week to children’s mental health
Arbor Day will be celebrated on April 26 and the first week of May will be recognized for children’s mental health.