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.
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.