Ben Jealous wants to lower Maryland’s sales tax
He announced a plan to change the rate to 5.75 percent.
UMD Senate will consider programs in environmental health, finance and computer networking
After a Senate Executive Committee vote, the four proposals will go to the University Senate next month.
Clinton and Trump disagree on climate change, but haven’t discussed it in 2016 debates
Ken Bone’s sweater made him internet famous, but here’s why his energy question mattered.
“It’s hot as shit”: UMD students in dorms without AC have taken to sleeping in lounges
A heat advisory was issued for some specific campus dorms.
UMD Police say pepper spray investigation’s publicity doesn’t set precedent
The department has not yet implemented diversity training or completed a use of force policy review.
A College Park pastor looking to start community diversity dialogues may get city support
The College Park City Council postponed its decision until it learns more about the ways the city would be involved.
180 baby Terrapins are crawling their way into the hearts of K-12 students
Hatchlings are about one month old when they reach the classrooms, and they stay for a year.
University of Maryland Police report extortion scam involving nude pictures
Police are still investigating the matter, the notice stated.
UMD’s chief diversity officer will step down after just over a year on the job
Roger Worthington plans to rejoin the education college’s faculty.