“I can’t be without these people”: A UMD singing group forges lasting friendships
The group celebrated their 30-year anniversary this month in a performance with current students and alumni from decades past.
UMD announces James Clapper as winter commencement speaker
The former national intelligence director will speak at Xfinity Center in December.
Construction on UMD’s new Hillel Center is delayed to summer 2021
The new building's doors are expected to open in 2022.
UMD needs in-person sexual assault prevention training
Current sexual assault prevention training at UMD isn't doing enough.
College Park staff recommend approving project plans for shopping center redevelopment
City staff gave the recommendation with conditions, such as including accommodations for a public sidewalk along Knox Road.
UMD business school employees were fired after signing unauthorized federal contracts
An investigation into the Smith School Foundation is ongoing.
College Park mayoral candidate continues to make homophobic remarks at debates
Lalzarliani Malsawma also ran during the 2017 election.
Sunny Day: A UMD researcher found the Indian version of Sesame Street helps kids
Professor Dina Borzekowski found that watching the show, called Galli Galli Sim Sim in India, helps kids reach higher levels of literacy, numeracy, health and socio-emotional development.
UMD researchers are using a $1.4 million grant to study how bilingualism benefits kids
Education college researchers received the $1.4 million dollar grant.