Former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg will be UMD’s spring commencement speaker He has a net worth of more than $50 billion. Jeff Barnes February 28, 2019
A UMD business incubator is recruiting students with “entrepreneurial spirit” By their count, Startup Shell has helped over 300 students start businesses since 2012. Freelance Reporter February 28, 2019
First finalist for UMD’s diversity and inclusion VP addresses students, faculty Enobong Hannah Branch currently serves as the chief diversity officer at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Angela Roberts February 28, 2019
UMD honors late journalist’s work for civil rights movement for Black History Month Anne Farris Rosen, an adjunct journalism professor at UMD, co-wrote a book with her father John Herbers on his coverage of the civil rights movement Freelance Reporter February 28, 2019
After six months without a permanent Title IX director, UMD announces office’s new leader Grace Karmiol, the former Title IX director at Widener University, will take the same position at UMD. Leah Brennan February 27, 2019
This Maryland bill would budget for the state to pay students’ Title IX legal fees The legislation would mandate adding $500,000 to the budget to cover costs. Brad Dress February 27, 2019
UMD tech lecture highlights use of VR in medicine and e-commerce “Being able to unlock the tech can provide exponential growth in so many areas." Freelance Reporter February 27, 2019
After student outcry, SPH moved its commencement to Xfinity Center A student-created petition gained over 1,000 signatures in 3 days. Samantha Subin February 26, 2019
UMD GSG calls on DOTS to study campus bus ridership They want to know what percentage of riders is made up of students. Angela Roberts February 26, 2019
UMD to hold open forums for diversity and inclusion VP finalists There are four finalists for the position. Jillian Atelsek February 25, 2019