UMD president Darryll Pines responds to Trump’s executive orders in biannual address
Pines warned the audience of the threats the Trump administration poses to research funding, the federal workforce and higher education institutions.
UMD leaders discuss impacts of federal policy changes, micromobility at RHA town hall
President Donald Trump’s executive orders and actions could impact staffing and grants across departments, department directors told RHA senators.
UMD students say Campus Drive bike lane poses safety risk
Some community members said pedestrians and micromobility users straying from their respective lanes has led to dangerous interactions near the bike lane.
UMD Carillon Communities program to cut enrollment by more than 65% this fall
Carillon Communities is a one-year living-learning program for first-year students that aims to foster problem-solving and collaborative skills development.
Hundreds gather to celebrate Native American culture at annual UMD powwow
The powwow featured more than 10 Native American dance and music performances and booths selling traditional clothing and jewelry.
Renowned linguist discusses recent trends in human dialect, language at UMD talk
The Maryland Language Science Center hosted John McWhorter’s “Why Most Humans Talk in Two or More Ways” event, which was held in Stamp Student Union.
Researcher discusses effect of e-waste at annual UMD African studies research conference
The two-day conference allowed students and faculty members at this university and other universities to come together and share their research findings.
UMD SGA to hold referendum on proposed health center fee this spring
The nonbinding question will appear on the upcoming Student Government Association election ballot in April.
Students protest UMD’s willingness to host ICE, defense contractors at spring career fair
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are no longer participating in the spring career fair.
About 1000 UMD community members rally for graduate student collective bargaining rights
The Graduate Labor Union, a campus organization that advocates for collective bargaining rights for graduate workers, organized the event.