UMD’s sustainability office has been around for 10 years. Here’s what it’s done so far.
The office held an anniversary celebration that included guest speaker Scott Nash, MOM’s Organic Market CEO.
A federal grant will fund five Prince George’s County human trafficking investigators
In 2016, there were 161 reports of human trafficking cases in this state and 84 in Washington, D.C.
UMD students can now leave anonymous comments for Dining Services
Students can scan a QR code found on dining hall tables to leave comments or address concerns.
A new UMD center aims to improve public education by collaborating with local teachers
This university’s education college announced the foundation of The Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement on Oct. 11.
DOTS wants UMD to have more electric car charging stations
There are 18 charging stations throughout this university’s parking lots.
After Hibachi-San’s opening, manager says food adds something special to Stamp food court
The restaurant opened in the Stamp Student Union food court on Oct. 9.
UMD students can now see their peers’ artwork featured in Stamp’s coffee shop
Students who wish to participate can submit their works and a brief write-up about their pieces to a Google Doc.
UMD institute will use a $17 million grant to increase food safety efforts
The Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition plans to use the grant to ensure the safety of imported food.
A UMD team wants to clean up an on-campus pond as part of an nationwide contest
Teams from this university have won the Campus RainWorks Challenge for the past two years.
UMD celebrates installation of more than 7,000 solar panels on parking garages
The solar canopies were installed over Regents Drive, Terrapin Trail and Mowatt Lane parking garages during the summer.