Local schools to bolster programs, add new tech with grants from College Park City Council Paint Branch Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School and Greenbelt Middle School all received $8,000 checks at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Angela Mecca March 3, 2020
“This is the movement”: UMD community members gather at rally for Mckayla Wilkes She's attempting to unseat longtime District 5 representative Steny Hoyer. Eric Neugeboren March 2, 2020
Software in some UMD libraries aims to improve computer accessibility It's meant to help the “everyday user.” Clara Niel March 2, 2020
At SGA-supported sessions, UMD students can learn how to respond to mental health crises The SGA has subsidized the training two semesters in a row, lowering the cost for students. Amanda Hernández March 2, 2020
A UMD student’s leg was crushed by a campus bus. Bystanders jumped into action. “I could see on their faces that they were really scared,” she said. “But despite that, they stopped and helped anyway." Rina Torchinsky March 2, 2020
With its only black tenured professor retiring, UMD’s public policy school faces pushback The search is on for a new hire, and all candidates who have visited campus so far are white. Angela Roberts March 2, 2020
UMD suspends study abroad programs in Italy as coronavirus spreads The university has also suspended programs in China and South Korea. Rina Torchinsky February 29, 2020
Police: Man found dead in probable hit-and-run near Seven Springs The incident occurred early Saturday morning, police said. Rina Torchinsky February 29, 2020
UMD Senate is considering a bill that would require background checks for all staff “The issue we’re trying to address is safety,” a sponsor said. Lyna Bentahar February 28, 2020
Construction on Route 1’s next apartment building to start this spring Developers were awarded a $4 million tax break for the construction in 2018. Jonathan Tercasio February 28, 2020