GSG, TerpsVote partner to increase low graduate student voter turnout In the last midterm elections in 2018, 35 percent of this university’s eligible graduate students voted. Marwa Barakat October 18, 2022
Application for federal student loan forgiveness is now open Applicants can receive up to $20,000 in debt relief if they received a Pell Grant, and up to $10,000 if they are not Pell Grant recipients. Nene Narh-Mensah October 17, 2022
UMD’s Terpoets works to rebuild after dwindling membership The group recently lost the majority of its members as well as its primary open mic venue. Freelance Reporter October 17, 2022
Prince George’s County Council holds public hearing on West Hyattsville Metro station area development The plan calls for a reinvigorated transit system including pedestrian and bicycle facilities and new recreational spaces, such as parks. Akshaj Gaur October 17, 2022
Intersectionality takes focus of UMD PSA’s annual Slut Walk PSA co-President Amanda Sherman said she wanted this intersectionality to include more people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, low-income students and international students. Parker Leipzig October 16, 2022
Music and student performances take center stage at College Park Day This was the first time the annual event has been held since 2019. Katharine Wilson October 16, 2022
UMD journalism college dean to step down in June Lucy Dalglish will have served as the journalism college's dean for 11 years. Marijke Friedman October 14, 2022
‘Nature will come back’: Jane Goodall speaks at UMD about environmental conservation Goodall is a world-renowned primatologist and activist, best known for her work with chimpanzees Jamie Oberg October 14, 2022
‘Only rain down the drain’: UMD students paint drains to prevent pollution The project is led by College Park's better environment committee and aims to prevent stormwater runoff. Freelance Reporter October 14, 2022
UMD DOTS director discusses electric buses with SGA Allen said student fees may be increased to fund the electric buses. Marijke Friedman October 13, 2022