Record label helps local music artists achieve their dreams

Meet Nick Arnold, the president of Terrapin Record Label at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Free screening serves as first step in fighting potentially deadly disease

Over 30 million adults in the United States have kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation. For Hispanics, the risk is nearly double that of all other Americans. A free screening opportunity in Anne Arundel County last weekend helped with raising awareness and getting those who are at risk to take an important first step in dealing with a potentially deadly disease.

Proposed federal rule seeks social media information on immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security recently filed a pending rule in the Federal Register. The rule would allow DHS to collect social media information from all immigrants, including naturalized citizens and permanent residents. The rule doesn’t go into effect until October 18th, after the public comment period ends. 

NOAA research center opens up to public for first time

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Center for Climate and Weather Prediction threw its doors open to the public for the first time this past weekend. The open house celebrated the center’s fifth anniversary and was a chance for experts to educate and inspire the public. 

UMD students protest, seek more action from university’s president

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland–University of Maryland students at the College Park campus walked out of classes Wednesday afternoon as part of a protest to President Trump’s executive order concerning refugees and immigrants. The students called for more support from University President…

Disgraced Journalist Jayson Blair Apologizes for Plagiarism that “Damaged the Profession”

Disgraced journalist tells students and faculty at Maryland that what he did “kills me personally.”

METRO CLOSED: Fire brings unprecedented shutdown of entire subway system

Metro makes an unprecedented move by closing its doors for 29 hours.

PERSIAN RUGS: Lifting of Iranian trade embargo is welcomed

The lifting of the Iranian trade embargo is being welcomed by the customers and owner of one local business.

University of Maryland students stand in solidarity with student activists around the country

Around 100 University of Maryland students stood in solidarity with student activists around the country in the new Frederick Douglass Square on campus, calling for more efforts to improve racial diversity.

Maryland College Rankings Remain Consistent Over Time

Maryland schools in the top 200 National Universities list have changed little over the past five years. The same is true of liberal arts college in Maryland, with the exception of St. John’s College.