UMD starts program for students who want to help refugees in Prince George’s County
Students in the program can get credit for their volunteering and connect it to their classwork.
UMD’s National Association of Black Accountants rebrands following inactivity
The association already has multiple events planned for the spring.
Hot water pipe burst in St. Mary’s Hall prompts flooding, evacuation
Ten residents were told to temporarily relocate due to the incident.
UMD Sketchup club celebrates 25th anniversary
Sketchup is this university's only all-sketch comedy group.
UMD CARE to Stop Violence holds discussion for Stalking Awareness Month
The meeting went over topics such as how society has normalized aspects of stalking and problems on campus
UMD, two other state schools get $3 million grant to increase campus leadership diversity
The universities hope to create a pipeline for underrepresented groups to reach leadership positions.
USM Board of Regents approves minimum wage increase to $15 for union-represented workers
The increase will not include student workers and contractual workers who work at USM institutions.
JuJu Life app aims to ease leasing process for UMD Chinese international students
The student developers hope to expand the app's reach to major cities in the U.S.
UMD SGA allots $97K to convert Frat Row house into space for MGC and NPHC members
The Student Government Association also voted for their new speaker.
UMD researchers use food waste to create bioplastics, cleaner energy
The research team uses bacteria to break down food waste and turn it into bioplastics.