UMD announces extended Thanksgiving break Classes will move online on Monday, Nov. 20. There will be no classes on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly November 13, 2023
UMD first-generation students reflect on challenges, achievements in college journeys Several first-generation students gathered at the 251 North Dining Hall on Wednesday for a dinner hosted by the university’s Residence Hall Association. Natalie Weger November 13, 2023
UMD student musicians compete to become next symphony orchestra soloist Several students will move on to the final round of the Orchestra Concerto Competition. Freelance Reporter November 13, 2023
Students with disabilities express concerns about micromobility parking habits There are currently more than 1,800 e-bikes and e-scooters registered with this university’s Department of Transportation Services. Bridget Byrne November 10, 2023
UMD student employees voice concerns over work-life balance, wages in USAS survey The anonymous survey investigated the experiences of student workers on campus. Sasha Allen November 10, 2023
UMD SGA Safety Walk highlights broken lighting, inaccessible crosswalks The SGA will compile issues noted during the safety walk into an audit. Lillian Glaros November 10, 2023
UMD professor’s research reveals molten rock layer above Mars’ core The researchers used seismic data from NASA’s InSight mission to provide evidence of a molten layer around Mars’ liquid metal core. Apurva Mahajan November 7, 2023
New UMD Native and Indigenous employees hope to enrich student experiences MICA is hosting a series of events for Native and Indigenous Heritage Month in November. This year’s theme is “Learn My Story.” Natalie Weger November 7, 2023
UMD concert promotes hope, unity after surge of violence in Israel and Palestine The concert aimed to spread messages of unity and hope amid the recent violence in Israel and Palestine. Freelance Reporter November 7, 2023
UMD researchers say deer could transmit COVID-19, other respiratory viruses to humans The pair hope to understand the most common points of contact between deer and humans to mitigate future respiratory outbreaks. Fiona Roy November 6, 2023