UMD grad students think they can make progress toward collective bargaining rights this year
After football scandals and state elections, activists are optimistic.
After an adenovirus outbreak, UMD cleaned dorms over break — but 600 rooms opted out
About 4,600 rooms had their “frequently-touched” surfaces sanitized.
UMD alum strikes back at Maryland’s anti-BDS order by suing Gov. Hogan, AG Frosh
Syed Saqib Ali claims the order violates his First and 14th Amendment rights.
New developments in College Park’s Discovery District bring workspaces, internships
The Capital One Tech Incubator and WeWork have opened in College Park.
College Park officials weigh options to offset projected 2,000-space parking loss
DOTS and the College Park City Council are considering a citywide parking study and exploring ways to encourage carpooling, biking and the use of public transportation.
President Loh asks senior staff to review ProtectUMD’s demands
The team will review all student petitions during a meeting Friday.
Report recommends UMD buy dehumidifiers for every room in Elkton Hall after mold outbreak
The mold spread because of inadequate air conditioning units in the building, the report found.
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.”
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.
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.