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." Akshaj Gaur March 2, 2024
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. Lillian Glaros March 1, 2024
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. Shifra Dayak March 1, 2024
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. Lillian Glaros February 29, 2024
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