UMD public policy school launches new global, foreign policy major
The interdisciplinary major aims to teach students about global challenges like conflict, migration and pandemics.
Prince George’s County food banks feeling pressure from high demand, loss of SNAP benefits
The government shutdown will stop nationwide distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly referred to as food stamps, on Nov. 1.
Gov. Wes Moore issues $10M to support food banks ahead of SNAP benefits pause
About 680,000 Maryland residents who rely on SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, will not receive food assistance starting Nov. 1.
College Park housing program supports local workers with down payment, closing cost assistance
Since its start in 2015, the partnership has assisted 104 homebuyers and supported $40.5 million in home sales within College Park.
Here’s what to know about the nationwide pause in SNAP benefits
About 680,000 Maryland residents who rely on federal food assistance programs will not receive their November benefits.
UMD SGA encourages College Park City Council to pass early lease ordinance
The ordinance would prohibit landlords from asking tenants to release their apartments until 180 days before their current lease expires.
Upcoming Shoppers College Park closure leaves community members worried
United Natural Foods, Inc., announced late October that Shoppers’ College Park and other nearby locations will close on or before Nov. 8.
UMD community members demand sanctuary campus status, non-compliance with ICE
More than 2,700 people have signed a petition calling on administrators to declare the university a sanctuary campus.
UnLocked Project panel emphasizes effects of incarceration on families, support methods
The panel was held to bring awareness to issues commonly faced by incarcerated people and how incarceration influences families and communities.
UMD alum leads long writing career, inspires Hollywood movie
Jeffrey Kluger co-authored a book that was adapted into a movie called Apollo 13 in 1995.