UMD will have a memorial to Richard Collins on campus The university won't proceed with any planned actions at this time. Leah Brennan 3 days ago
UMD announces its new hate bias response coordinator Officials also announced a new diversity training and education director. Leah Brennan 3 days ago
A former Duke professor found responsible for sexual harassment works at UMD William "Tony" Rivera was slated to teach an online course in the fall. Leah Brennan April 11
Former Vice President Al Gore selected as UMD’s spring commencement speaker Gore will also receive an honorary public service doctorate from this university. Leah Brennan April 8
Students express concern after Education Department stops posting sexual violence case results The department is investigating three cases at UMD. Leah Brennan March 29
The UMD Counseling Center will create 3 new psychologist positions The center will hire a fourth psychologist to fill a vacancy. Leah Brennan March 25
UMD’s Division of Information Technology plans to move this summer The DIT will be moving to College Park's Discovery District. Leah Brennan March 22
UMD says disciplinary action from peaceful protests won’t affect student admission The decision comes after some school districts threatened to punish students who engaged in political protest. Leah Brennan March 4
UMD releases online campus tour highlighting African-American contributions The tour features 17 stops around the campus. Leah Brennan February 22
Prince George’s County Police are getting new implicit bias training The training will run from March until November. Leah Brennan February 19
Loh calls MSU sexual abuse scandal “horrific,” while UMD students question the system The events at Michigan State have drawn parallels to the 2011 reports of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal at Penn State. Leah Brennan February 4
Amid uptick in UMD hate bias incidents, officials open campus diversity survey The survey is the first of its kind to be available to the whole campus community. Leah Brennan January 30
Amid county lawsuit, report shows 18 percent hike in Prince George’s County opioid deaths The report also showed opioid-related deaths in Maryland have reached an all-time high. Leah Brennan January 28
“There’s more to come”: College Park City Council sworn in at inauguration Mayor Patrick Wojahn, five incumbent council members and three newly elected members were sworn in. Leah Brennan December 12, 2017
UMD students have mixed reactions to new hate bias coordinator position and policy changes The coordinator will meet with individuals affected by hate bias incidents as requested. Leah Brennan December 8, 2017
College Park City Council raises concerns on draft of county zoning ordinance The council unanimously voted to send comments on the draft to the project's coordinator. Leah Brennan December 6, 2017
City council votes to amend College Park’s fence ordinance after years of debate The council voted unanimously to amend the ordinance. Leah Brennan November 29, 2017
“I can make a difference”: College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn reflects on his career A trip to study in Russia during college opened Wojahn's eyes to a possible future in politics. Leah Brennan November 26, 2017
College Park’s water supplier presents options for mandatory change to its rate structure The current system was ruled to be discriminatory against larger households. Leah Brennan November 15, 2017
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn wins re-election Wojahn defeated District 3 resident Tom Chen, District 4 Councilwoman Mary Cook and District 4 resident Zari Malsawma. Leah Brennan November 8, 2017
