UMD community mourns Nex Benedict, calls for end to anti-trans legislation
The event included a moment of silence for Benedict and several speeches, where students called attention to transphobia in schools.
UMD hires consulting firm to interview IFC, PHA members for Greek life investigation
Chapter members are currently prohibited from holding events with alcohol and communicating with new members about fraternity and sorority-related matters.
UMD tour guides will be paid starting this fall
The student-led organization that provides campus tours will shift from its current model as a volunteer organization to a student employee structure.
UMD fraternity, sorority members speak out against cease and desist order
The cease and desist order prevents current members of fraternities and sororities from talking to new members about “Greek-letter organization activities.”
UMD president Darryll Pines gives updates on campus facilities plan in State of the Campus address
Pines highlighted the recently-finalized Campus Facilities Plan and a new chemistry building opening this spring.
2 micromobility vehicles catch on fire at UMD
The fires, involving an e-scooter and an e-skateboard, took place two days apart.
Abel Amene hopes to focus on transportation, food insecurity in new UMD SGA role
On Feb. 21, the 38-year-old Ethiopian native was appointed as a representative for this university’s Student Government Association.
UMD students say commuter buses are overcrowded, unsafe
Students who depend on the Gaithersburg and Columbia routes say they can never be sure a seat will be available.
UMD to pilot composting program for South Hill community residents
The pilot program will encourage South Hill residents to better utilize the main compost collection bin in Annapolis Hall.
UMD students hope new tenants union gives voice to College Park renters
The union, which had its first meeting last week, plans to create committees of renters from each off-campus apartment building to coordinate action.