University Senate delays decision on supporting graduate students’ right to unionize
The senate voted to send the resolution to the Senate Executive Committee for further discussion.
University Senate discusses belonging survey, new biostatistics graduate degree programs
The survey, which was released last April, aimed to assess community members’ experiences, perceptions and sense of belonging at this university.
Maryland voters codify reproductive rights in state constitution
The ballot question would amend the state’s constitution to protect the “right to reproductive freedom.”
A look at how UMD manages its endowment
This university’s SGA is expected to discuss a resolution calling on the University System of Maryland Foundation to divest from certain companies.
University Senate discusses new administrative program set to launch in November
Workday, a cloud-based system, will replace this university’s current human resources and finance systems starting on Nov. 15.
UMD initiative encourages students to become poll workers in upcoming election
Student poll workers are crucial amid a decline in the number of retirees and older people who are able to participate after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s how UMD students can vote in the 2024 elections
At the state level, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and former Gov. Larry Hogan are vying for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Angela Alsobrooks, Larry Hogan discuss higher education during Maryland US Senate race
Alsobrooks plans to support education initiatives proposed by the Biden administration, while Hogan hopes to continue work from his gubernatorial tenure.