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.
University launches center focused on climate change and global sustainability
The center hopes their research will be integrated into policy discussions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some UMD graduate students worry tax reform will increase their debt
The tax reform bill would make tuition waivers part of taxable income.
UMD uses survey to measure campus climate
The first 3,000 students to respond to the Student Environment and Experiences Survey will get $10 credit in Terrapin Express.
A federal grant will fund five Prince George’s County human trafficking investigators
In 2016, there were 161 reports of human trafficking cases in this state and 84 in Washington, D.C.