Prince George’s County Council chair Dannielle Glaros wins second term
Glaros represents College Park, among other locations.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
UMD met its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions more than 25 percent by 2015
Going forward, this university hopes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent by 2020.
University of Maryland students are working to save a Palestinian village from demolition
J Street U has joined a coalition to keep a Palestinian village in the West Bank from being destroyed.
A new UMD Hillel could be strapped for parking, College Park officials say
The current Hillel has only 10 on-site parking spots.
Trump was elected president, but Clinton supporters aren’t giving up
An online petition is asking the Electoral College to reconsider the election results.
UMD’s Department of Resident Life could create substance-free dorms as early as next fall
Residents would likely pledge not to use drugs or alcohol.