Dozens testify for Maryland General Assembly resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The resolution would express the legislature’s support for a ceasefire to the state’s congressional delegation.
Maryland bill would guarantee admission to state universities for top students
The bill comes after a June 2023 Supreme Court decision that barred colleges and universities from considering a student’s race in their admissions processes.
Maryland General Assembly discusses bill to legalize medical aid in dying
The End-of-Life Option Act comes amid national conversations about legalizing medical aid in dying.
UMD graduate students, administrators testify on state collective bargaining bill
The bill comes as part of a push over the past several years from graduate workers at this university to secure collective bargaining rights.
Maryland legislators aim to ban legacy admissions post-affirmative action
The proposed bill would allow colleges and universities to ask prospective students about their relationships with alumni to collect data.
Wes Moore discusses public safety, affordable housing in State of the State address
In Wednesday's State of the State address, Moore said public safety is his administration’s top priority.
Maryland lawmakers look to balance budget constraints with legislative agenda
The Maryland General Assembly is nearly a month into its 2024 legislative session and lawmakers are continuing work on key issues from last year.
UMD explores possible graduate student living-learning program
This university currently offers several living-learning programs for undergraduate students but none for graduate students.
Graduate Labor Union choir builds solidarity through song
The Singers are a group of this university’s graduate students who learn and practice singing popular union songs.
UMD graduate students advocate for more than six weeks of parental leave
Full-time faculty and staff at this university are allowed up to 12 weeks of parental leave.