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. Sam Gauntt March 8, 2024
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.” Katharine Wilson March 8, 2024
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. Marijke Friedman March 7, 2024
2 micromobility vehicles catch on fire at UMD The fires, involving an e-scooter and an e-skateboard, took place two days apart. Bridget Byrne March 6, 2024
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. Lillian Glaros March 6, 2024
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. Bridget Byrne March 5, 2024
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. Irit Skulnik March 5, 2024
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. Katharine Wilson March 4, 2024
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. Natalie Weger March 4, 2024
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. Natalie Weger March 4, 2024