UMD researchers make strides in quantum computing research Researchers made a new design for photonic crystals. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
DC nonprofit visits UMD to promote sex-positive culture The event’s “We’re asking for it” theme encouraged students to think about how they ask for and give consent. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The Piano Man Superstore to close in May There are less than 200 pianos remaining in the store. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council to designate $60,000 in funds to summer camps, local public schools The council hopes to use the funds for various initiatives, such as improving literacy levels. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students share why they voted in Maryland primaries It appeared to be a bit of a Bernie-Hillary showdown. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
FY 2017 Maryland state budget caps tuition increases at 2 percent The budget provides for a surplus of more than $400 million and a rainy day fund of more than $1 billion. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Prince George’s County Police are getting new implicit bias training The training will run from March until November. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Proposed fee increases for UMD dorms and dining plans gain RHA Senate’s support A proposal to increase on-campus parking fees failed in the RHA Senate. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A former UMD student created an app that cancels your alarm on snow days The SleepIn Alarm app is available for free on the Apple App Store. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Turbans for Terps event in Hornbake Plaza aims to educate, spread awareness of Sikh religion The Sikh Student Association’s tent was set up for four hours during the day and interacted with more than 100 students. DBK Admin December 31, 0999