One Party candidate A.J. Pruitt wins UMD SGA presidential election Pruitt defeated unaffiliated candidate Chris Boretti. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students, President Loh will attend the March for Science in D.C. “The proposed deep funding cuts put at risk the future of American science and its beneficent impacts on society,” Loh said in his April 20 editorial for The Washington Post. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Hyattsville becomes second official sanctuary city in Maryland Takoma Park, the state’s first sanctuary city, has held this status for more than three decades. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park’s bike-share program will expand after a successful first year The bike-share program provided more than 21,000 trips in its first 11 months. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD RHA unanimously approves resolution to expand diversity and inclusion efforts The resolution urges this university’s administration to develop a more “robust portal” of undocumented and minority resources. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University System of Maryland gives 21 grants to promote open-source textbook use Twenty-one “mini grants” between $500 and $2,500 were awarded to faculty members at 12 state universities and community colleges. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Police charge UMD student after seizing 375 THC cartridges from College Park home Prince George’s County Police tracked a suspicious package to the address and searched the home on March 28. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Body found along Indian Creek Trail near Lake Artemesia Police are launching a death investigation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD GSG says it will continue to fight for collective bargaining despite bill failure One of GSG’s next steps includes reaching out to other University System of Maryland schools for support. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park residents express concerns about proposed Chick-fil-A on Route 1 Some residents are concerned the new restaurant would worsen traffic in the area. DBK Admin December 31, 0999