University Senate discusses free speech, interim chalking policy The conversations come as student groups have chalked messages across campus during protests. Marijke Friedman December 6, 2023
UMD resident assistants want more compensation for long hours, work responsibilities RAs currently receive free room and board at this university as well as 200 dining dollars per semester for their work as part of their meal plan. Sasha Allen December 5, 2023
UMD DOTS hopes new bike racks will alleviate overcrowded micromobility parking Although there is more parking capacity than micromobility vehicles, students say they still struggle to find parking in certain parts of campus. Bridget Byrne December 5, 2023
UMD sees 46 hate bias incident reports in November amid violence in Israel, Palestine The figure is the highest number of reports in any single month since the Bias Incident Support Services office was created. Natalie Weger December 4, 2023
Hundreds of UMD community members celebrate Yalda with Persian music, food The event, hosted by this university’s Iranian Students’ Foundation, included traditional Persian music, dancing and food. Freelance Reporter December 4, 2023
UMD archive gives students a look into life, work of artist Alonzo Davis Students spent a semester in a course at this university that taught them how to process archival collections after they have been acquired by an archive. Cecilia Clemens Vargas Lugo December 4, 2023
UMD students, staff advocate for $22 minimum wage The university’s United Students Against Sweatshops chapter president Grace Orellana launched the Time for 22 campaign in the fall 2022 semester. Sasha Allen December 1, 2023
‘Dogs love us back’: UMD professor discusses human-canine connection in book talk Golbeck spoke to more than 75 university community members about her recently published book and discussed the connection between people and dogs. Olivia Borgula December 1, 2023
UMD student turns experience with incarcerated parent into support group On Nov. 19, Tovchigrechko held her first UnLocked Project support group meeting. Freelance Reporter November 30, 2023
UMD RHA votes in favor of potential increased meal plan, dorm costs If the changes are approved, students would pay an additional $104.50 for meal plans and an additional $333 for dorms. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly November 29, 2023