A tribal activist on the Dakota Access Pipeline front line spoke at UMD
Tara Houska, who served as the Native American adviser on the Bernie Sanders’ campaign, flew to Maryland to speak at this university’s Native Roots Monologues event.
UMD Critical Issues Poll finds both Democrats and Republicans want a change in politics
This is the first major poll conducted by the center. The program will conduct two major polls and four minor polls a year.
A $6.8M grant will help UMD professors address challenges for students with disabilities
The money will go toward research aimed at helping students with disabilities get ready for either postsecondary education or the workforce.
“Stop Loh wages for student workers”: SLAP, union members rally for workers’ rights
It was part of a statewide rally in support of worker’s rights during ongoing state employee contract negotiations.
A record-high 60 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana, poll finds
Among millennials, it’s even higher.
Baltimore State’s Attorney calls for unity among African Americans at UMD NAACP event
Panelists discussed black activism and the Freddie Gray’s death among other things.
“It’s an honor to vote”: DACA status student UMD student speaks during immigration panel
Panelists discussed labor unions, corporate outsourcing and U.S. foreign policy through the lens of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Police are more likely to use force against black people. A UMD professor wants change.
Sociology professor Rashawn Ray detailed how police around the country are more likely to stop, search and use force against black men and women.
Review: Vulfpeck’s ‘The Beautiful Game’ is an alluring record that says little
Though the band’s new album shows progress, it leaves something to be desired.
UMD students react to third debate, Trump’s refusal to say he’ll accept election results
About 200 students gathered in Hoff Theater for the third debate watch party.