Memorial service planned for alum John McNamara at UMD’s chapel
The service is set for July 10 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Capital Gazette owner creates scholarship fund for UMD journalism students
It is aimed to honor the victims of Thursday’s shooting.
Former NAACP president Ben Jealous wins Democratic nomination for governor
Jealous will face Republican Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
Your guide to the Maryland gubernatorial primaries
Read our coverage of the Democrats’ race to challenge Gov. Larry Hogan.
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to pay its interns
Most Capitol Hill internships, popular choices for UMD students, are unpaid.
Maryland joins multistate lawsuit against Trump’s family separation policy
California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts are among the other states in the lawsuit.
Valerie Ervin exits Maryland governor’s race, endorses Rushern Baker
The decision comes just under a month after declaring her gubernatorial candidacy.
Maryland Sen. Cardin proposes bill establishing fund for prospective public servants
The bill will provide “a workforce that is more diverse and more reflective of our country.”
Valerie Ervin will run for governor in place of running mate, the late Kevin Kamenetz
Kamenetz died last week of cardiac arrest.
College Park residents no longer need an excuse to vote with an absentee ballot
Previously, College Park voters had to provide one of five excuses to vote absentee.