A UMD Senate committee is working toward a new parental leave policy
The senate is working to solidify recommendations for a formal policy by February.
University Senate passed a proposal for a new SPH doctorate program
The program is set to begin next fall.
UMD’s public health school could get a new doctoral program
The University Senate is set to vote on the proposal next month.
UMD community stresses diversity concerns at presidential search committee forum
About 45 people attended the forum in Stamp Student Union.
UMD RHA wants a competition to reduce water consumption in dorms
The competition would reward dorms that lower their water consumption below last year's average.
UMD RHA votes to adapt diversity and inclusion action committee to improve efficiency
The measure passed 32-4 with no abstentions.
UMD delays dorm demolitions due to housing shortages
Resident Life's updated housing plan also outlines future dorm updates and renovations.
Vaping could soon be banned in UMD dorms
The measure has to be approved by the Department of Resident Life.
UMD scheduled to start construction on new dorms, dining hall by end of June
Dining facilities and one of the new dorms will be on the Varsity Practice Fields.
In atypical contested race, UMD RHA elects its new leadership
Both the president and vice president positions were uncontested in the last three elections.