Prince George’s County activists call for permanent cap on rent increases
Dozens of county residents rallied Friday in Lake Arbor in response to the lack of a permanent rent stabilization policy.
UMD students celebrate Lunar New Year with family gatherings, traditions
Many students at the University of Maryland are celebrating the Lunar New Year by gathering with loved ones and eating delicious food.
UMD launches program to boost student entrepreneurship, multidisciplinary research
Students who win the competition can receive from $250,000 to $2 million in funding for their venture.
Maryland legislators aim to ban legacy admissions post-affirmative action
The proposed bill would allow colleges and universities to ask prospective students about their relationships with alumni to collect data.
Former UMD journalism professor Jon Franklin remembered as ‘an incredible human being’
During his career, Franklin wrote seven books and won two Pulitzers for two short stories.
Wes Moore discusses public safety, affordable housing in State of the State address
In Wednesday's State of the State address, Moore said public safety is his administration’s top priority.
1856 Project presents findings exploring university ties to slavery
The project is part of a coalition of more than 100 universities around the world dedicated to investigating the history of slavery in their institutions.
University Senate discusses potential fall break, approves international relations major
A work group will bring a proposal for a two-day break in October to the registrar’s office to consider creating a formal change to this university’s calendar.
College Park City Council delays decision on forming vacancy tax subcommittee
Council members held a lengthy debate on Tuesday about who should serve on the proposed subcommittee.
Campus Drive reopens after gas line struck
The road was closed to vehicles for several hours Tuesday as a gas line was struck, according to a UMPD alert at 11:20 a.m.