UMD art purchasing program gives students hands-on curating experience
The Contemporary Arts Purchasing Program receives about $50,000 biannually for a cohort of students to purchase art for the walls of Stamp.
UMD community members gather for 10-foot menorah lighting to celebrate Hanukkah
The ceremony, which has been celebrated since 1995, was hosted by this university’s Bais Menachem Chabad Jewish Student Center.
Washington Commanders to move business operations to Riverdale Park
The new offices will be located at 4600 River Rd. in this university’s Discovery District.
Prince George’s County Planning Board approves new Hillel center site plan
Maryland Hillel has had plans to build a new cultural center in the Old Town neighborhood for more than five years.
UMD SGA debates election reform, passes six bills in longest meeting of semester
In the meeting that lasted more than six hours, the SGA passed bills regarding bus shelters, student fees, off-campus housing and class availability.
UMD students, Lakeland residents advocate for “revolutionary” change in neighborhood
Students from the University of Maryland presented their vision for the Lakeland neighborhood to a crowd of current and former residents on Tuesday.
New conservation club at UMD hopes to unite students, tackle environmental issues
The American Conservation Coalition chapter is interested in redistributing unused food from campus dining halls to people around College Park.
UMD-led research team develops new way to identify methane sources
The paper revealed methane emissions from wetlands may be much higher than scientists previously expected.
UMD to decrease computer science transfer admissions by 90 percent in fall 2024
The requirements will apply to students entering the university beginning in fall 2024 and will not affect students currently attending the university.
UMD exhibition explores history of student activism for underrepresented groups
The exhibit revisits historical moments of student activism on campus for underrepresented groups.