College Park bike-share program to launch in May The 14 new bike stations will be found both on campus and throughout College Park. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student safe after Brussels attacks The one student studying in Brussels and others studying in Europe have been accounted for. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council votes to acquire two properties to expand City Hall Smoothie King, Subway, Hair Cuttery and Shanghai Cafe would all be affected by the acquisition. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students are filming a documentary about the aftermath of Richard Collins’ death The group is aiming to release the film, titled “3 Days & 15 Miles,” by May. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University launches center focused on climate change and global sustainability The center hopes their research will be integrated into policy discussions. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student-written music for silent films gets Library of Congress recognition The program has featured about 25 students, who have helped to score about 15 silent films so far. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students voice concerns over new Dining Services plan at RHA town hall Dining Services will give 80 dining dollars — the equivalent to Terp Bucks — to current students with a meal plan next semester to “acknowledge the inconvenience” of the change. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Prince George’s County schools receive grant to address low teacher retention rate The U.S. Department of Education awarded the grant to the school system in October. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Police investigate rape that occurred in Fordham Lane apartment A man broke into a woman’s College Park apartment early Saturday morning and raped her. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University Senate plays significant campus role, but few students vote or know about it Senator elections are now open, though past years have seen low turnout. DBK Admin December 31, 0999