After Charlie Kirk assassination, UMD students voice concerns over political violence
Kirk, a co-founder of Turning Point USA and ally of President Donald Trump, was killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
UMD students demand transparency on removed immigrant, undocumented resources webpage
A webpage for Immigrant and Undocumented Student Life disappeared from Stamp Student Union's website over the summer.
New UMD Unity Center celebrates culture, creates gathering space for students
The Unity Center, which officially opened Monday, features five lounges that are each dedicated to a specific culture or group.
Muslim student newspaper hopes to bring new voice to campus media, highlight cultural events
Al-Hikmah, meaning “the wisdom” in Arabic, aims to bring this university’s diverse Muslim population closer by covering cultural events and global news.
UMD students honor lost Palestinian lives with campus art demonstration
The university’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter hosted the event, which was also on the university’s first day of classes.
UMD to pay $100,000 to settle lawsuit with Students for Justice in Palestine chapter
The chapter sued after university president Darryll Pines said only university sponsored events promoting reflection would be allowed on Oct. 7, 2024.
U.S. senators advance plan to keep FBI in Washington, DC
The decision reverses a vote earlier this month to preserve $1.4 billion for a new headquarters in Greenbelt.
US Senate committee votes to preserve funding for Greenbelt FBI headquarters
Maryland lawmakers are in favor of the amendment, which would prevent Trump from using funds to build the FBI headquarters anywhere but Greenbelt.
UMD announces Patrick O’Shea as next research vice president
O’Shea will manage research initiatives at the University of Maryland and University of Maryland, Baltimore in collaboration with both universities’ presidents.
University System of Maryland authorizes schools to furlough employees, reduce salaries
Any furloughs and temporary salary reductions would still be subject to review by the university system’s chancellor.