UMD professors push for passage, expansion of Build Back Better Act in Congress
Professors want to see more provisions added to the bill, especially when it comes to giving faculty more of a say in hiring their colleagues.
Sexual assault allegations in UMD Greek life prompt calls for accountability
Allegations surfaced this month associated with the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
UMD leads multi-institutional quantum research institute, aims to boost diversity in STEM
The institute was funded by a $25 million five-year grant from the National Science Foundation.
We Skate at UMD promotes inclusivity, empowerment of women and LGBTQ+ skaters
The group, which launched in April 2021, welcomes both rollerbladers and skateboarders of all levels to lessons and group skate sessions.
UMD students, other activists rally for climate legislation in front of McKeldin Library
The protesters pushed for federal and state climate action.
PLUMAS meets to discuss children traveling alone to the U.S.
Members emphasized that the issue of children traveling alone in the U.S. is particularly important because it affects many people, particularly in the area surrounding this university.
Twenty years after deadly tornado ravaged campus, UMD community reflects
The tornado hit College Park on Sept. 24, 2001.
Dr. Amitabh Varshney named interim research VP at UMD
Varshney succeeds Dr. Laurie Locascio, who was recently nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the director of NIST.
UMD SGA introduces bill to propose outdoor recreation area on South Campus
The bill will be voted on at next week's meeting.
UMD Women in Physics provides community, mentorship
Women in Physics provides a space where students can meet a larger sample of students with similar experiences.