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• College Park City Council student liaisons hope to continue past affordable housing efforts (dbknews.com) — College Park's new student liaisons to the City Council are prioritizing more affordable student housing, stronger renter protections, and better safety around the University of Maryland. They plan to build a student advisory panel, push for inclusionary zoning and good-cause eviction rules, and get more students testifying at council meetings so campus voices shape city decisions.
• Here's how students can succeed at UMD's fall 2026 career fair (dbknews.com) — If you're at the University of Maryland in College Park, the Fall 2026 Career & Internship Fair on Oct. 1–2 is coming fast, and a campus career expert has detailed advice on how to prepare. From what to wear and bring, to using Handshake, networking with employers, and practicing interview stories, the guidance aims to make local students more confident and successful.
• Meet Capital Funk, a hip-hop group grooving through the District (gwhatchet.com) — A former University of Maryland, College Park hip-hop dancer now captains Capital Funk, a D.C.-based crew that rehearses twice weekly at GW and draws performers from across the region. The group offers open Saturday workshops, competes in major DMV contests like Prelude, and hosts its annual Funky Friends and Family showcase, giving College Park-connected dancers a welcoming, high-energy community beyond campus.
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