UMD is already elite. It doesn’t need limited enrollment programs.
LEPs serve to exclude students and hurt the academic process. Eliminate them.
Buso Cuts: A UMD marketing graduate’s barbershop
Edwin Arias opened the shop on Baltimore Avenue in September 2018.
UMD students look to restaurants like Pupuseria La Familiar for culture, community
The pupuseria brings El Salvador to College Park through food, language and culture.
‘Treat yourself’: A UMD student’s luxury cosmetic brand offers quality lashes, lip glosses
Chery Cosmetics launched in September 2020, and now some customers say the quality — and Aiyana Chery's dedication — make the company stand out.
After going viral on TikTok, UMD student launches fashion brand sierrasinvogue
The company sells custom handmade woven clothing, including pants, crewnecks and sweaters.
Footage Society, a Laurel sneaker boutique, embraces culture and community
The store, which is owned and operated by people of color, stands out for its commitment to culture and its customers.
UMD students launch small businesses born out of pandemic hobbies
The return to in-person sales has provided a long-awaited payoff for students who spent months of the pandemic perfecting their handmade crafts.
Businesses have a societal obligation to require their employees to get vaccinated
Americans bailed businesses out during the pandemic. It’s time they return the favor.
UMD student’s granola bar company hits campus stores
The company has sold more than 7,000 granola bars across 12 stores and two university campuses.
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn talks racial equity, economy ahead of fall elections
Although elections are not until November, Wojahn has already begun developing policies for the term that will address issues the College Park community is facing.