After ‘Long Two Years,’ Damascus Alum Funk Returns from Injuries to Lead Terps
“There are very, very, very few people that really understand what the last two to two and a half years have been like for me. From a physical standpoint to… Read More
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Terrapins Set to Kick Off Unique Season on Saturday
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Terrapins are set to kick off their football season on Saturday against the Northwestern Wildcats. The offseason has been like no other for… Read More
101-Year-Old Tennis, Soccer Champion and War Hero Doyle Royal Dies
Doyle Royal, a legendary tennis figure in the area, died at the age of 101. The Washington, D.C. native and longtime Bethesda resident lived a full life as a championship-winning… Read More
MoCo’s Most Famous: Maryland Running Back and Damascus Alum Jake Funk
Five years ago, Jake Funk helped lead Damascus High School to an undefeated 14-0 record and the Maryland 3A state football title scoring seven touchdowns in the championship game against… Read More
UMd Sociology Professor Highlights County’s Role in Social Justice
Dr. Rashawn Ray, a sociology professor at the University of Maryland, emphasized the major role of local government, especially Montgomery County, in setting the tone for racial equity and social… Read More
33 Montgomery County Students Earn National Merit Scholarships
33 students have earned college- and university-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in the latest round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Awardees are selected by each sponsoring college or… Read More
UMD School of Medicine Begins Testing Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers in Baltimore are testing a potential COVID-19 vaccine on 90 volunteers, the school announced Tuesday. The experimental vaccine is mRNA-based, and does… Read More
Bradley Becomes Second Top Quince Orchard Player to Commit to Maryland
Maryland head football coach Mike Locksley is collecting Quince Orchard defensive players. 4-star defensive tackle Marcus Bradley committed to Maryland Friday afternoon passing over Ohio State, Penn State, LSU and… Read More
University of Maryland Announces Virtual Commencement Plans
The University of Maryland announced Monday that spring commencement will be held virtually due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. In an email to the community, UMD President Wallace Loh… Read More
UMD Says Student Crisis Fund Has Almost Run Out, Asks for Donations
The University of Maryland (UMD) is asking for donations to its Student Crisis Fund. The fund helps students who are hit with emergency financial needs, according to its page. The… Read More
Quince Orchard Star Demeioun Robinson Commits to Maryland
Rising senior Demeioun Robinson, all-America outside linebacker/defensive end at Quince Orchard High School, announced that he has committed to play at the University of Maryland. The announcement came as a… Read More
UMD Offers All Undergraduate Classes as Pass/Fail
All undergraduate classes at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) will be pass/fail (P/F) for the spring 2020 semester unless the student chooses to receive a letter grade, Senior… Read More