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USAS teach-in highlights continued calls for higher minimum wage, unionization at UMD

After successfully fighting to make the minimum wage for employees at this university $15 per hour, USAS has moved its focus to advocating for an increase to $22.65 per hour.

Natalie Weger
March 15, 2023

UMD RHA, Muslim Student Association hold town hall about dining hall halal options

Dining Services serves “halal-friendly” food, which is defined as meats that are certified halal during harvesting.

Natalie Weger
March 7, 2023

UMD residential facilities department plans to renovate Ellicott Community

Facilities Management is also prepared to consult architects and engineers to finish a design to replace the South Hill Community’s underground infrastructure.

Natalie Weger
March 2, 2023

UMD employees union lobbies in support of telework, collective bargaining bills

Telework fairness legislation currently proposed in the MGA would require state and education employers to offer a hybrid telework option to employees.

Natalie Weger
February 22, 2023

UMD faculty, graduate students testify on state collective bargaining bill

This bill differs from similar legislation proposed in the past because it extends unionization rights to faculty on the tenure-track, non-tenure track and part-time.

Natalie Weger
February 20, 2023

UMD announces $30 million investment in campus projects focusing on global issues

The funding initiative is the largest, “most comprehensive” program of its kind at this university, administrators said.

Natalie Weger
February 16, 2023

The Housing Horserace

With the spring semester and study abroad season underway, some students scramble to sublet their lease. Social media apps such as Facebook are…

Natalie Weger
February 9, 2023

Here’s how the business scene in College Park is changing in 2023

Multiple businesses have closed in recent weeks in College Park, including restaurants near the University of Maryland’s campus.

Natalie Weger
January 30, 2023

People are spending a lot more at UMD cafes this year

Footnotes Cafe at McKeldin Library and Food for Thought Cafe at the Edward St. John Teaching and Learning Center lead sales this year with more than $400,000 each so far.

Natalie Weger
December 12, 2022

UMD RHA votes in support of increasing room, board fees

The fee increases will help fund department maintenance expenses, salary adjustments and other costs.

Natalie Weger
November 30, 2022