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. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly February 29, 2024
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. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly February 28, 2024
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. Irit Skulnik February 27, 2024
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. Natalie Weger February 26, 2024
UMD students showcase engineering skills in annual Alumni Cup This year’s challenge, Testudo Tear-Up-Pins, required each team to build a device that could knock down 10 bowling pins. Freelance Reporter February 26, 2024
UMD students call for end to violence in southern Gaza at demonstration Tuesday’s demonstration also included calls for this university to divest from certain corporations. Natalie Weger February 23, 2024
UMD panel highlights people of color in agriculture, sustainability The event was part of this university's celebration of Black Climate Week, a part of Black History Month that those at the forefront of climate solutions. Freelance Reporter February 23, 2024
UMD entomology department set to study rare cicada emergence Faculty in the University of Maryland’s entomology department plan to study two cicada broods this spring. Freelance Reporter February 20, 2024
Hate bias incidents underscore racial disparities between UMD RAs, residents Black students only make up 13 percent of this university’s undergraduate population but make up 41 percent of all resident assistants. Mario Morais February 20, 2024
UMD students celebrate Black culture, fashion at prom dance This year’s Black History Month theme at this university is “Reconnecting AfroFutures,” according to MICA. Natalie Weger February 18, 2024