The University of Maryland names new associate vice president
Joel Seligman is currently the associate vice president and chief communications officer at the University of New Hampshire.
UMD Police are investigating plastic wrap resembling noose found near campus
Police were notified “out of concern for possible hate bias” and are reviewing nearby cameras.
Two facilities management workers sue UMD, alleging racial discrimination
They are each seeking $1.5 million from this university, as well as an injunction preventing further discrimination from the department.
SGA President A.J. Pruitt calls for more diversity training for some UMD student groups
Pruitt said in a statement that this university “failed to ensure the safety of too many of our students.”
UMD President Loh announces action plan to “combat hate and create a safer campus”
The plan, which includes a rapid response team and $100,000 in funding for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, comes after a Bowie State University student was killed on the campus.
UMD President Loh approves recommendations from sexual assault prevention task force
All incoming freshmen will be required to complete sexual assault prevention training this fall.
SEE sends email with spreadsheet of Art Attack ticket holders’ personal information
SEE sent ticket holders a second message saying, “Please delete the previous email.”
State drops distribution charge against UMD student after police seized 375 THC cartridges
Kraut still faces his charge of possessing more than 10 grams of marijuana. His trial is set for August.
More than 560 sign petition supporting UMD student arrested in drug raid
Senior communication major Brandon Kraut was arrested and charged with possession and intent to distribute illegal drugs.
UMD students, President Loh will attend the March for Science in D.C.
“The proposed deep funding cuts put at risk the future of American science and its beneficent impacts on society,” Loh said in his April 20 editorial for The Washington Post.