A UMD Senate committee votes to lower standard of evidence in Code of Student Conduct The Student Conduct Committee voted to approve the revisions to the code unanimously. Kaanita Iyer November 16, 2017
With hate symbol ban not possible, UMD Senate considers alternatives The proposed campuswide ban was said to limit First Amendment rights. Kaanita Iyer November 12, 2017
UMD official whose words sparked #UMDNotAHome responds at task force meeting At the meeting, university community members also discussed hate speech and free speech issues. Kaanita Iyer November 7, 2017
“Charged, volatile and turbulent”: Loh discusses UMD’s climate during annual address Loh showed his support for students’ push for mandatory cultural competency training and said University Police have undergone an implicit racial bias training. Kaanita Iyer November 2, 2017
University of Maryland Senate is considering changes to course evaluations A Senate committee has until Dec. 15 to complete the review and provide recommendations. Kaanita Iyer October 31, 2017
UMD officials say a campuswide ban of hate symbols would limit First Amendment rights This university bans hate and intimidation symbols at athletic events. Kaanita Iyer October 25, 2017
At least 3 dead in shooting at Maryland business park, police say The suspect, 37-year-old Radee Labeeb Prince, was caught by officials in Delaware. Kaanita Iyer October 18, 2017
UMD Senate committee wants to ban hate symbols in campus facilities This university currently bans symbols of hate and intimidation from athletic events. Kaanita Iyer October 12, 2017
Meet the app that wants to connect you with strangers who share your interests ComYoot free on the iOS App Store and will be available for Android users before the end of the month. Kaanita Iyer October 12, 2017
Immigration advocacy group CASA de Maryland sues Trump administration over DACA The announcement coincides with the last day those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals can reapply. Kaanita Iyer October 6, 2017