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Sep 13, 2022

UMD Students Were Devastated When Their Late-Night Calzone Spot Closed. Now, It’s Coming Back.

After a two and a half years, beloved College Park calzone shop D.P. Dough is reopening in a new location under new management.

Aug 31, 2022

UMD Launches Website Allowing Student-Athletes To Profit Off Name, Image, Likeness

The website gives athletes the ability to receive money for social media appearances, autographs, and endorsements.

Jul 07, 2021

A Scholarship Lottery In Maryland Aims To Get More Teens Vaccinated

Gov. Larry Hogan announced the new VaxU Scholarship program, which will award $50,000 scholarships in a lottery running through Labor Day.

Jun 21, 2021

Hair Salons In Prince George’s County Are National Models For COVID Vaccine Distribution

Health experts say it’s important to go to places where trust already exists to get vaccines into people’s arms.

Jan 14, 2021

Sean Urbanski Sentenced To Life After Murder Of Army Lieutenant At University Of Maryland

The 25-year-old was convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of Army 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III, a Black man on the cusp of graduating from Bowie State University.

Dec 04, 2020

University Of Maryland SGA Allocates Funds To Support Classmates During Pandemic

The SGA ended up with a surplus of funds for the fall as a result of the atypical spring semester.

Nov 11, 2020

University Of Maryland Cancels Second Game In A Row After 15 More Players, Head Coach Test Positive For COVID-19

The team canceled its game against Michigan State slated for Saturday, after it had to pull out of its Nov. 14 match with Ohio State.

Sep 19, 2020

University Of Maryland Places Restrictions On Residence Hall Following COVID-19 Outbreak

More than 200 students in a residence hall are required to restrict their activity and self-monitor symptoms for 14 days.

Sep 16, 2020

University of Maryland, Big Ten Will Play Football This Year

Whether or not to resume college athletics has been one of many fraught debates during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sep 07, 2020

Two Greek Life Houses Quarantine As COVID-19 Cases Spike At University of Maryland

The university has reported 85 cases since the start of the fall semester.

 
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