UMD president Darryll Pines talks campus climate, infrastructure in biannual address
Pines shared highlights from the Belonging and Community Survey, which aimed to assess community members’ experiences, perceptions and sense of belonging.
UMD SGA looks to increase pedestrian, bicyclist safety on Knox Road
Some university community members say the road is dangerous and that College Park should add new safety measures.
UMD’s values don’t lie in building names. They are in its actions.
If our buildings are bleak, plastering shiny new letters outside in the name of values is like putting makeup on a pig.
Highway expansion misses the only real solution to congestion — taking drivers off roads
Expanding toll lanes on Maryland’s highways is dangerous and counterproductive
A Purple Line internship partnership could make up for annoying construction
MDOT needs to offer UMD students internships with the Purple Line project.
UMD needs better bike repair infrastructure around campus
Cycling is important to UMD students. We need more self-service repair centers.
New UMD team will address bike, e-scooter safety complaints and infrastructure gaps
This year, there has been an increase in unsafe riding practices and reports of accidents on sidewalks, according to a statement from the university's Department of Transportation.
Bill in statehouse would provide Maryland needed climate-ready energy grid
With much of our modern lifestyles depending on electricity, it’s crucial for Marylanders both now and in the future need to have an energy grid they can rely on.
US Secretary of State visits UMD, touts investments in infrastructure
The visit came on the eve of the Senate’s vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Progressives must compromise to get infrastructure legislation done
It’s time progressives pay attention to the bigger legislative picture.