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Students look forward to potential opportunities at new Capital One Tech Incubator

By Luke Gentile The University of Maryland and DMV-based Capital One Financial Corporation unveiled the new Capital One Tech Incubator in the Diamondback garage of the Hotel Nov. 20 in hopes of providing new work experience for students. The center, which is part of the $2 billion effort to revitalize Baltimore Avenue and the greater College Park community, will take on roughly 30 students a … Continue reading Students look forward to potential opportunities at new Capital One Tech Incubator

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UMD remains in the shadow of McNair tragedy as Maryland accreditation review nears

By Luke Gentile Amid the protests and resignations of school officials, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)  announced it will look into the University of Maryland’s accreditation during its next meeting. UMD’s accreditation was last reaffirmed in June 2017. Its accreditation is what allows the university to be eligible for federal student financial aid funding. However, following the death of offensive lineman Jordan … Continue reading UMD remains in the shadow of McNair tragedy as Maryland accreditation review nears

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UMD Professor’s instrument will help NASA better understand climate change

By Luke Gentile In December, a new Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) instrument developed by a UMD professor will launch from the Kennedy Space Station to help scientists understand man’s impact on atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations. Ralph Dubayah, a professor of geographical sciences at UMD, is the project’s principal investigator and said the main focus of GEDI is to capture how tall trees are globally. … Continue reading UMD Professor’s instrument will help NASA better understand climate change

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College Democrats and Republicans face off in a state issues debate ahead of midterm elections

By Luke Gentile University of Maryland College Democrats and Republicans faced off in a state issues debate on Oct. 25 hosted by Maryland Discourse and Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society (PLUMAS) to allow both sides to lay out their platforms as the Nov. 6 midterm elections approach. The debate started just after 7:30 p.m. in Jimenez Hall, and centered around six main … Continue reading College Democrats and Republicans face off in a state issues debate ahead of midterm elections

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City Council creates Census committee to increase registration numbers of residents, students in College Park

By Luke Gentile The College Park City Council voted unanimously Oct. 9 to establish a 10-member Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census to encourage greater Census participation in residents. City Council Community Development Planner Kacy Rohn said the formation of the committee is in response to the lackluster registration numbers recorded in the 2010 Census by certain “at-risk” groups. She said “at risk” means … Continue reading City Council creates Census committee to increase registration numbers of residents, students in College Park

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Security breaches prompt new multi-factor authentication requirement for university-run websites

By Luke Gentile The University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology has set Oct. 15 as the date that all university-run websites will require students to use its new multi-factor authentication (MFA). After the “go-live” date, anyone accessing resources including ELMS, Testudo, MyDRL, MyUHC, Terrapin Express and library services will have to provide a second form of verification. This will require users to download an … Continue reading Security breaches prompt new multi-factor authentication requirement for university-run websites

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UMD recognized for political engagement amid increasing voter registration efforts

By Luke Gentile The University of Maryland was placed among the top 58 universities in the United States in 2018 for student political engagement, according to Washington Monthly. “I think people here are really starting to care a lot more about the issues at hand,” said Andrew Stover, UMD SGA Vice President of Financial Affairs and junior public policy major. “Young people in particular are … Continue reading UMD recognized for political engagement amid increasing voter registration efforts

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Florence has moved south, but UMD still has cause for concern

  By Luke Gentile Hurricane Florence marches toward the East Coast, continuing to build up speed and strength. It is expected to make landfall Friday, hitting the Carolinas the hardest according to the National Hurricane Center. Although students at the University of Maryland shouldn’t expect hurricane-force gusts, Will Miller, a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science who is funded for his … Continue reading Florence has moved south, but UMD still has cause for concern

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#1 Maryland rallies from behind to top Robert Morris

By Luke Gentile  Maryland lacrosse (13-3), the No. 1 ranked team in the country and defending national champions, escaped a first round exit in the NCAA tournament May 13, coming from behind to defeat Robert Morris University (13-5) in a 14-11 win. The Terps entered their 41st NCAA tournament with a 2-0 record against Robert Morris, and they got on the board early as senior … Continue reading #1 Maryland rallies from behind to top Robert Morris

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Maryland defeats Northwestern, secures Big Ten Championship

By Luke Gentile The No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse team (16-1, 6-0 Big Ten) held off a determined No. 7 Northwestern University (13-4, 5-1 Big Ten) in a 20-16 win April 26 as the Terrapins secured their fourth consecutive regular season title. In a tale of two halfs, the Terps came out firing on all cylinders in the opening minutes of the game. Senior team … Continue reading Maryland defeats Northwestern, secures Big Ten Championship

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