UMD horticulture class project aims to beautify Metro stations with native plants
The students are creating a glossary of plants and example plantings based on different Metro station environments.
UMD GSG urges university to lower fees, administrative costs for international students
The resolutions call on this university to change the fee structure for Maryland English Institute courses and to abolish the $125 per semester international student fee.
UMD tightens hiring guidelines amid Maryland budget deficit
The measures come as Maryland faces a $2.7 billion deficit. Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal includes $111 million in budget cuts to the University System of Maryland.
UMD student charged after portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom
Noah White, a Johnson-Whittle Hall resident, was charged with visual surveillance in a private area.
UMD SGA overturns president’s veto of act calling for recognition of Graduate Labor Union
Unionization would allow graduate student workers to negotiate for a contract and on working conditions, including wages and hours.
UMD faculty members petition for divestment from fossil fuel industry
This university’s 17 for Peace and Justice chapter launched the faculty petition as part of a broader divestment campaign at a joint event on March 4.
UMD, College Park community members celebrate Iftar with prayer, food
Iftar is the sunset meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan and is traditionally broken with dates or water.
UMD SGA will no longer hold referendum on Metro discount program after presidential veto
Student Government Association president Reese Artero’s veto comes one week after the SGA voted overwhelmingly to approve the campuswide referendum 23-2.
Portable recording device found in Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom
UMPD collected the recording device and did not find any additional devices during a canvas of the rest of the building’s bathrooms.
UMD international students prepare for uncertainty after Trump’s executive orders
International students at this university have expressed concerns about how recent policies may affect their ability to stay in the United States.