100 UMD students and faculty learned about what new technology the U.S. has in store The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s mission is to “create early demonstrations that convince the world that something is possible.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Wind and solar farms could double rainfall in the Sahara, UMD study finds In the Sahel region of Africa, rain could increase by up to about 20 inches. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s Green Office Program is five years old. Here’s what it’s done in that time. When the initiative kicked off its pilot year in 2011, there were just 16 offices involved. Now, there are almost 150. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council discusses more detailed plans for the new Hillel But the city doesn't have the power to approve the project. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Four of the bills UMD’s SGA passed this semester while you weren’t paying attention The SGA passed sexual misconduct prevention, safety and transportation bills this semester, among others. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Prince George’s County Council chair Dannielle Glaros wins second term Glaros represents College Park, among other locations. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A forest near Xfinity Center could be the site of UMD’s newest parking lot The lot would cost between $8 million and $9 million to construct, and would not raise student fees. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s black freshman enrollment is at its lowest level in decades An official said it’s due in part to “the tragic incidents of the last two years.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Hundreds gather on McKeldin Mall to remember victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting A gunman opened fire in the Tree of Life synagogue during Shabbat over the weekend. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland reports 14 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease The disease causes painful sores, but is generally harmless and usually lasts less than a week, according to the University Health Center. DBK Admin December 31, 0999