UMD event mourns people with disabilities murdered by caretakers
This is the sixth year this university has honored the Day of Mourning, an event that has been observed across the country since 2012.
Native American community members showcase cultures, traditions at annual UMD powwow
Hundreds of community members gathered together at the Ritchie Coliseum for the annual powwow, which this university has held since 1992.
UMD places cease and desist order on all IFC and PHA fraternities, sororities
The order came after this university received notice of chapters conducting activities that posed threats to community members’ "safety and well-being."
UMD SGA, Dining Services look to expand kosher dining on campus
Maryland Hillel offers its own kosher dining plan, but some students feel the hours and location are often inaccessible.
UMD tour guides demand hourly wages from university administration
The group also demanded that the university retain all of its current tour guide positions after implementing the proposed pay structure.
UMD SGA supports tour guides seeking pay, state financial literacy initiative
The SGA bill supports an open letter sent by nearly 100 current tour guides that calls for all Maryland Images workers to receive minimum wage pay.
UMD set to expand glass recycling across campus
The bins are funded by a $13,000 grant this university received in May to expand glass recycling.
UMD researchers make breakthrough that could lead to climate-resistant crops
The researchers discovered the genes that control the shape of a leaf's edge and the leaf's complexity.
The bread rises: Stamp Panera expected to open in April
The Panera Bread, which was originally slated to open in fall 2022, will replace the old Adele’s restaurant on Stamp’s first floor.
UMD administration, students hope to maintain campus diversity post-affirmative action
This university now considers 24 factors for admissions and removed the consideration for race and ethnicity, university president Darryll Pines said.