By Neneh Burnside
As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, University of Maryland students said they are concerned about rising living costs, finding jobs after graduation and how political decisions could affect their financial futures as they prepare to enter adulthood. Continue reading UMD students worry about economic instability, political division as they look toward adulthood
By Jocelyn Hudnell
In honor of Safety Month, DOTS hosted numerous events and activities that promoted safe driving and safe road navigation. Some students still express concerns about pedestrian awareness, construction on campus and cars driving at dangerous speeds. Continue reading UMD community discusses pedestrian, driving safety concerns as DOTS celebrates Safety Month
By Abigail Bender
Every semester, University of Maryland students are met with a list of required online materials for their classes. However, many students said they question whether these digital resources are worth the steep costs. Continue reading UMD students express concerns over cost of textbooks, say it’s not worth the price
By Cadence Redmond
Commuter students make up roughly half of UMD’s student body, and they say they struggle to connect on campus due to the nature of commuting. Continue reading UMD commuter students still feel detached from campus despite efforts to connect
By Isabela Torkamboor
Student volunteers in the University of Maryland’s Food Recovery Network chapter work with campus dining halls and local organizations to redirect surplus food to underserved populations their local communities. These donations get taken to Christian Life Center, a church just outside of campus that distributes the food to those who need it. Continue reading UMD’s Food Recovery Network works with campus dining halls to redirect surplus food to community
By Zachary Buckingham
UMD Libraries and Maryland Humanities came together to host the “Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then & Now” exhibit in McKeldin Library. Students feel that this exhibit showcases the importance of press freedom and honoring those who were killed in the Annapolis Capital Gazette shooting. Continue reading UMD Libraries exhibit highlights history of press freedom, how it shapes public opinion
By Neneh Burnside
University of Maryland students worry new and renovated student housing in College Park could raise housing costs near campus as the area continues to develop during the 2026-27 academic year. Continue reading College Park redevelopment raises question about housing costs for UMD students
By Cait Heiderman
The University of Maryland’s School of Public Health will soon release its biennial ballot initiative guide to help voters understand topics appearing on ballots, including immigration, reproductive health, LGBTQ+ rights, health care funding and more. Continue reading UMD School of Public Health creates nonpartisan guide to break down key ballot initiatives
The Girls in Aviation Day, hosting Oct. 10 by the College Park Aviation Museum in collaboration with the Women in Aviation International’s Capital Region Chapter, let kids explore aviation careers by talking with female aviators. Continue reading Girls in Aviation Day highlights career opportunities, growing industry representation
The Office of Student Engagement hosted a game of “Grocery Bingo” to help students offset the cost of living, offering prizes such as household supplies and canned and dry goods. This is just one event intended to help UMD grad students engage with campus. Continue reading UMD graduate students explore ways to connect with campus at Grocery Store Bingo event
