UMD starts program for students who want to help refugees in Prince George’s County Students in the program can get credit for their volunteering and connect it to their classwork. Sofia Garay December 14, 2021
County forgoes UMD proposal to build track and field facility at Paint Branch Golf Course The decision came after local residents united in opposition to the university’s plans over the last six months. Hannah Ziegler December 10, 2021
JuJu Life app aims to ease leasing process for UMD Chinese international students The student developers hope to expand the app's reach to major cities in the U.S. Anaya Truss-Williams December 9, 2021
UMD researchers use food waste to create bioplastics, cleaner energy The research team uses bacteria to break down food waste and turn it into bioplastics. Auzinea Bacon December 7, 2021
UMD arts and humanities college dean to step down in June The college’s current dean, Bonnie Thornton Dill, has served in the position for nearly 11 years. Abigail Russ December 7, 2021
Teaching assistants for one-credit business course to receive stipends this spring Teaching assistants for BMGT367 will receive a one-time $500 stipend in the spring. Ryan White December 6, 2021
Board of Regents recommends $15 minimum wage for union-represented workers across USM The potential increase does not apply to contractors or student employees. Shifra Dayak December 3, 2021
UMD sees rise in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving break The trend reflects an increase in COVID-19 cases nationally. Auzinea Bacon December 2, 2021
UMD SGA distributes $28k to Terps Racing club, denies funding to Bitcamp The SGA finance committee previously denied Terps Racing's funding request due to a technicality. Ryan White December 2, 2021
‘Conservationist at heart’: National Zoo names UMD alumna Brandie Smith its new director Brandie Smith is the second woman to serve as director in the zoo’s 132-year history. Christine Zhu November 30, 2021